American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certification Practice Exam

Which CPT code is associated with replacing a gastrostomy tube under fluoroscopic guidance?

1. 43752

2. 43760

3. 43761, 76000

4. 49450

The correct answer is: 49450

The correct choice for replacing a gastrostomy tube under fluoroscopic guidance is associated with the code 43760. This code specifically refers to the replacement of a gastrostomy tube, which is done under imaging guidance such as fluoroscopy or ultrasound. The choice 43752 pertains to the initial placement of a gastrostomy tube, not a replacement, which is why it is not applicable to the question posed. The combination of codes 43761 and 76000, while representing a gastrostomy tube replacement along with fluoroscopic guidance respectively, is not the most direct choice for a straightforward replacement procedure. Code 49450 relates to other types of procedures, specifically those involving the insertion of tubes into the peritoneal cavity rather than the gastrostomy context. In summary, 43760 is the most directly relevant CPT code for the replacement of a gastrostomy tube under fluoroscopic guidance, as it explicitly represents that specific procedure without additional codes needed for imaging guidance.