Medical Coding And Billing Tips Blogs

Physician practices have been using the new CPT ®  and ICD-10 codes for a while now, and many have struggled with the best ways to incorporate them into their practice. In this article we cover some frequently-asked questions (FAQs) relating to 2019 code changes along with answers that can guide your reporting: Question 1: Our gastroenterologist removed a PEG tube for a patient in the office and did not replace it. We are not sure which code to use here. Should we use the new code 43762? Answer: No, in this situation, you cannot use the 2019 code 43762 as this code only applies if the gastroenterologist removed the PEG tube and then placed another one. In its place, the best bet for a PEG tube removal in the office is to report the proper outpatient E/M code – 99201-99215 – which you should choose based on the physician’s documentation. Question 2: H ow should we report ulcerative blepharitis of the left upper eyelid following the overhaul of blepharitis codes?   Answer: As