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Learn When and How to Use 43246 for Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

Published on Fri Feb 07, 2025

Hint: You can’t use the code for every EGD procedure. The CPT® code range for esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedures is 43235 to 43259; savvy coders know how to find the most precise fit for a patient depending on the specific circumstances and reasons for their procedure. For example, when a provider performs an EGD procedure to place a percutaneous gastrostomy tube, [...]
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