Tube Coding:
Differentiate Tube Placement, Replacement, and Maintenance for Proper Coding
Published on Wed Nov 17, 2021
Hint: Look for inclusion of fluoroscopic guidance before selecting a code. The use of gastrointestinal (GI) tubes is common in gastro practices, but that doesn’t mean it’s always straightforward to code when addressing tube placement, replacement, and maintenance. Each type of tube service has a unique set of coding rules, and the inclusion of radiological supervision can make your coding [...]