EM Coding Alert

Question: Is there a code for a nephrostomy tube irrigation done in the office?

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Answer: Irrigation of a nephrostomy tube is included in an E/M service. There is no CPT^® code for this service. You should simply report the appropriate new or established patient office visit code (99201-99205, Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components ... or 99211-99215, Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components ...).