G-Tube Removal - 2nd Request

Removal
strok G-Tube Removal

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Aug 11 2009, 2:00 PM My physician is an ENT. He performed a G-Tube removal in addition to other ENT procedures... Can anyone tell me if he can bill for the G-Tube removal and if so what is the CPT code?
Thank you, Sheri

G-tube

Do not report a separate code for simple PEG tube removal because CPT contains no such code. If the surgeon removes the tube only, you can report only an appropriate-level outpatient E/M code (99201-99215

G tube removal

I would be interested in the answer to this question as well as the only code I have found is 43247 and that is only if it is done via endoscopy. If done manually, without incision, it is my understanding that this is included in the E/M.