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Coding for replacement of gastrostomy tube at bedside
Q.
A patient had their gastrostomy tube replaced at the bedside without guidance. Can that be billed?
A.
Yes, report CPT® code 43762 for this. The code and full description are as follows:
43762 Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract