1. Melanie Cramer
   Member
   Posted 4 months ago #
   

   Maybe its just me - or the caffeine hasnt hit me yet (its Monday, anything goes!) - Im trying to find the CPT code that indicates a ERCP-related stent that is being removed....

   Any takers? (TIA)

2. alex wills
   Member
   Posted 4 months ago #
   

   You can go with the code 43269 if removed through an ERCP. The code covers stent removal because this is also considered as a foreign body.

3. Melanie Cramer
   Member
   Posted 4 months ago #
   

   fantastic!!! Thank you so much!

4. Melanie Cramer
   Member
   Posted 4 months ago #
   

   OHHH.. something just crossed my mind - wouldnt v53.90 be needed?

5. apoorba ganguly
   Member
   Posted 4 months ago #
   

   Yes, that's one Dx code. You can also add another Dx if the reason for (diagnostic condition) stent removal is also mentioned in the document [like stent infection, inflammation of internal tissue etc.]

6. apoorba ganguly
   Member
   Posted 4 months ago #
   

   Sorry, V53.59 looks better in this scenario. Stent via ERCP procedure is usually a gastrointestinal device. Better to go with this one, instead of the unspecified code.

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