* CPT Code 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, with transoral insertion of intra-abdominal tube (e.g., gastrostomy or jejunostomy)
* This code describes the attempted PEG tube placement.
* Modifier -52: Reduced services. This modifier is appended because the procedure was aborted and the PEG tube was not successfully placed.
* ICD-10-CM Code K94.29: Other specified disorders of digestive system
* This code captures the patient's chronic feeding requirement, which is the reason for the attempted PEG tube placement.
* ICD-10-CM Code K44.9: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
* This code reports the small hiatal hernia that was found during the procedure.
References:
* CPT Code 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, with transoral insertion of intra-abdominal tube (e.g., gastrostomy or jejunostomy)
* Modifier 52: Reduced services
* ICD-10-CM Code K94.29: Other specified disorders of digestive system
* ICD-10-CM Code K44.9: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
* AAPC Coder's Desk Reference: This resource provides detailed information on coding guidelines and procedures.