CPT^® 49452, Under Replacement Procedures on the Abdomen, Peritoneum, and Omentum

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 49452 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Replacement Procedures on the Abdomen, Peritoneum, and Omentum.

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Under fluoroscopic guidance, the provider replaces the existing gastrojejunostomy tube through the skin. Providers may exchange the tube when the existing tube becomes dislodged or no longer functions properly.

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G-j tube malfunction

[QUOTE="cgaston, post: 424981, member: 19527"]Try looking at 49450-49452[/QUOTE] But physician is placing back the same old tube of patient, how about 43760?... [ Read More ]

G-j tube malfunction

Try looking at 49450-49452... [ Read More ]

CPT code for repositioning of gastrostomy tube

Hi, I'm looking for the cpt code for repositioning of an existing percutaneous gastrostomy tube. The 43761 is for repositioning of a naso or or-gastric tube not percutaneous. 49450/49452/49440/49446 ... [ Read More ]

G-tube replacement

Is anyone having an issue with Medicaid denying payment for CPT 49452 stating that there is a limited number of G-tube replacements for children. Not even sure if this is within a CY because Medicaid ... [ Read More ]

Which gi tube insertion code?

49451 or 49452 since there is replacement of catheter... [ Read More ]

EGD with gastrojejunostomy replacement

Can anyone help with this CPT? pt had an EGD done with a gastrojejunostomy tube replacement. Would you code 43246 or 43235 with 49452? Thank you... [ Read More ]

Re-insertion of PEG button - CPT?

Could you use 49452 with a dx of V55.4?... [ Read More ]

Replacing Jejunostomy tube

Do I use a 52 modifier on the code since no fluoriscopic guidance was used? [B]You don't have to from what I read. We never add a 52 because guidance is not charged on it anyway[/B] 2. Should I be ... [ Read More ]

Replacing Jejunostomy tube

Okay, so three more questions. (I really appreciate the help, by the way) 1. Do I use a 52 modifier on the code since no fluoriscopic guidance was used? 2. Should I be using 49452 since it specifies... [ Read More ]

Replacing Jejunostomy tube

J-tube replacement of a new tube is 49452. You can't charge for the guidance on these anyway it's included, and 49451 is used for same tube replacement.... [ Read More ]

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