Wiki Removal of PEG tube

[jwbcoder]

Can you bill for a removal of a PEG tube done in the office? If so what CPT code do you use? They did not replace it.

 

[russmam]

yes, only charge for the office visit, with attention to gastrostomy tube. V55.1

Mary Jo Russman, CPC, CGIC
Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease Institute