AMA CPT® Assistant - 2003 Issue 11 (November)

Digestive System (November 2003)

November 2003 page 14 Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Digestive System, 49424, 76080 (Q&A) Question If a radiologist injects a gastrotomy tube for patency check and monitors the exam with fluoroscopy, would it be appropriate to report code 49424 in conjunction with code 76080? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, it would be appropriate to report code 49424, Contrast injection for assessment of abscess or cyst via previously placed drainage catheter or tube (separate procedure), in conjunction with code 76080, Radiologic examination, abscess, fistula or sinus tract study, radiological supervision and interpretation. However, if only films are submitted...

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