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Delve Into This Difficult PEG Tube Scenario
Published on Tue Jun 25, 2024
Question: Our gastroenterologist removed a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube in the office but had a hard time removing the tube. She cut the tube close to the stomach, and then then performed a diagnostic endoscopy to get a closer look and retrieve the tube remnant. Then she replaced the PEG tube. How should I code this procedure? Maine Subscriber Answer: If [...]