tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2005 Issue 1

Reader Questions: Question Doctor About Tube Letter

Question: Limited documentation from a T-sheet indicates, "J tube replacement and suture in place." What CPT code should I report for a J tube placement, and can I report the suture separately, or does it roll into the evaluation and management (E/M) level?       Iowa Subscriber Answer: This situation comes up frequently. The most common tube of this type that physicians replace in the emergency department (ED) is a G tube - short for "gastrostomy." You should query the ED doctor to clarify the exact type of tube. If it's a G...

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