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Reader Questions: Review G-Tube Replacement Procedure Before Choosing 43760

Published in Gastroenterology Coding Alert, June 2010

Question: The gastroenterologist treated a nursing home patient in the emergency department (ED) with a displaced G-tube and evidence of dehydration. She performed a detailed history and physical exam, ordered lab tests, and administered IV fluids for rehydration. Examination of the tube showed a significant clog. The gastroenterologist reviewed the lab tests, rehydrated the patient, and changed the G-tube. How should I report this encounter?
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Answer: On the claim, you should: Report 43760 (Change of [...]


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Published in Gastroenterology Coding Alert, June 2010
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