Wiki Peg tube removal

[dfanel]

Can anyone help clarify. Can you bill the new CPT CODE 43762 in the office if you are just removing the peg tube? Or do you just bill an e/m code? Any input on this new code is appreciated

 

[rlmiller]

The new G-tube codes are for replacement only. If the physician removes the G-tube you would code an appropriate E&M service.

 

[surfergirl]

43762 Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract,

If patient is established or new i would bill e/m using modifier 25

 

[surfergirl]

Hi,
Yes thank you that is the code i billed.