I am looking for some clarification regarding trach change. I found some literature that states that you can only bill the 31502 code if the trach change occurs before the tract is fully established which is usually after about 7 days. If the trach change is performed after the fistula tract has been established, the trach change is part of the E/M and isn’t billed separately. Our doctor thought that we were allowed to bill the 31502 for the first trach change period. Does anyone have any info on this that can help me? Thank you in advance for your help!
Sherry