Performing Endoscopy at the Request of Another Provider

Question:

If another provider, asks that I perform an endoscopy prior to placement of a G- tube, and then the other provider places the G-tube via the endoscope, can I separately report my portion of the endoscopy?

Answer:

No.  Endoscopic placement of a G-tube (43246) includes the work of both the endoscopy and the placement of the tube.  However, you could bill as an assistant MD with modifier 80 or modifier 82 as appropriate, for your portion of beginning the endoscopy.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 6/05/25.