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Wiki Coding for gastropexy

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Sorry if this isn't the right thread but my vascular surgeon performed a perc gastrostomy tube with gastropexy x3. I can't find a code for a gastropexy.....ideas how to code for it or is it included in the perc gastrostomy tube placement?
 
rschmautz said:
Sorry if this isn't the right thread but my vascular surgeon performed a perc gastrostomy tube with gastropexy x3. I can't find a code for a gastropexy.....ideas how to code for it or is it included in the perc gastrostomy tube placement?
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It is part of the procedure/technique, no additional code is warranted. I use 49440 in most cases.

HTH :)
 
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