Surgery: Digestive System (December 2007)

December 2007 page 12b Bonus Feature: Surgery: Digestive System Question: What is the correct code for insertion of a percutaneous jejunostomy tube? What is the correct code for replacement (tube change) of a percutaneous jejunostomy tube? What is the correct code for insertion of a percutaneous gastrostomy tube with conversion to a jejunostomy tube at the same session? What is the correct code if an existing gastrostomy tube is converted to a jejunostomy tube at a separate setting? Answer: CPT 2008 includes new codes for image-guided percutaneous tube placement, conversion and replacement. These codes all require image guidance as...

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Article Overview

This December 2007 CPT Assistant article reviews coding topics related to image-guided percutaneous tube placement, replacement, and conversion procedures in the digestive system category. It is useful for coders, billers, and reimbursement staff who need to understand the scope of the discussed CPT 2008 additions and the scenarios addressed in the article.

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers identify which digestive system CPT codes are discussed for common percutaneous tube scenarios and highlights that the guidance is tied to image-guided procedures and CPT 2008 updates.

Article Sections

  1. December 2007 page 12b

    An introductory bonus feature from CPT Assistant presenting a coding question and answer format for digestive system procedures.

What You Will Learn

  • The general subject area covered by the article
  • How the article frames image-guided percutaneous tube placement topics
  • Which kinds of digestive system procedure scenarios are discussed
  • The context of the CPT 2008 coding update referenced in the article

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing staff
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Physician office staff

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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