CPT^® 44373, Under Endoscopic Small Intestine Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 44373 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endoscopic Small Intestine Procedures.

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The provider examines the entire upper digestive tract except for the ileum, to evaluate the interior structure for any abnormalities. He then converts an already placed gastrostomy tube into a jejunostomy tube by going through the abdomen. The jejunostomy tube provides a route for nutritional support until the patient can eat normally.

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EGD with change of G-tube with J-tube extension

Hi, I'm new to coding and have 'inherited' our MIS division, and don't necessarily agree with the way that these were being coded. I've researched our past cases and either 49450 or 44373 is being a... [ Read More ]

Conversion of g tube to j tube through gastrostomy tube

What is the correct billing code for the conversion of a g tube to a j tube through gastrostomy tube? 44373 is if it is done through the mouth.... [ Read More ]

Cpt 43237 & 43259

[b]The difference between 43239 and 43259[/b] This information is from [I]Optum Encoder Pro[/I]: 43259-Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination, includi... [ Read More ]

Procedure coding help

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EGD Peg-J tube placement under fluoroscopic

I did not see where fluoroscopy was used. I read it to be an EGD w/ PEG placed and then PEG converted to PEJ. I code these as 43246 & 44373-XS if it is a Medicare payer. I would use a -51 modifier if... [ Read More ]

G-tube with J-tube extension

I'm also thinking 44373. I don't find a code specifically for a change of a PEJ tube.... [ Read More ]

G-tube with J-tube extension

Take a look at 44373 and see what you think.....thoughts from others? V Davis CPC, CGIC... [ Read More ]

Revision of jejunostomy tube

I found 44373 for revision of a jejunostomy tube.... [ Read More ]

PEG and Jejunostomy at same session

[QUOTE="mdunn, post: 0"]How do you code a PEG insertion and then a jejunostomy insertion during the same session? It was endoscopic.[/QUOTE] Look at 44373 and see if that fits the additional service.... [ Read More ]

Gastrostomy tube and Jejunostomy tube

Without seeing the actual procedure report, I can suggest that sometimes a PEG is converted to a PEJ. The patient has a PEG in place and the physician performs an endoscopy to the jejunum. A jejunos... [ Read More ]

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