• If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ & read the forum rules. To view all forums, post or create a new thread, you must be an AAPC Member. If you are a member and have already registered for member area and forum access, you can log in by clicking here. If you've forgotten the password it can be reset on our sign in section by entering your registered Email Address or Username here. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below..

CPT 43240- Is removal of Stent included?

J

JParker5

Networker
Messages
88
Location
Pennsauken, NJ
Hi, I was informed that the removal of stents are included in the code for placement of stent. But for some of the procedure (such as 43276), the describes states remove and replacement or even a guideline to state the removal is included in the procedure. One of our GI providers are removing stents then performing the Necrostomy and then places new stents. We are going to code 43240 for the placement of stents and the unlisted code for Necrostomy but can we also code for the removal? The CPT I was thinking is 43247- Foreign body removal. Please any thoughts or guidanice will be greatly appreciated.

Thank You
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top