Hello,
I’m wondering if someone could assist me with trying to figure this out. Our pediatric GI mid-level was shown bridles that could be used to help keep NG tubes in place for our pediatric patients. From what I have found the NG bridles are a tube/clip mechanism applied to the NG tube and loop through to just outside the patient’s nose to keep the NG tube from being dislodged. From what information I have, the rep from the company advised our NP to bill 30999 for NG replacement and/or bridle placement. My thought is that the 30999 would not be appropriate and that NG tube replacements are bundled in with E/M services. Also the bridle would be considered inherent to the NG tube even though it is purchased separately.
I’m wondering if someone could assist me with trying to figure this out. Our pediatric GI mid-level was shown bridles that could be used to help keep NG tubes in place for our pediatric patients. From what I have found the NG bridles are a tube/clip mechanism applied to the NG tube and loop through to just outside the patient’s nose to keep the NG tube from being dislodged. From what information I have, the rep from the company advised our NP to bill 30999 for NG replacement and/or bridle placement. My thought is that the 30999 would not be appropriate and that NG tube replacements are bundled in with E/M services. Also the bridle would be considered inherent to the NG tube even though it is purchased separately.
If anyone has any experience with these, I would greatly appreciate it.