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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dislodged Gastrostomy Tube

ICD-10 Coding for Dislodged Gastrostomy Tube

T85.52
K94.23

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dislodged gastrostomy tube includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
G-tube Displacement
PEG Tube Dislodgement
Gastrostomy Tube Malposition
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dislodged Gastrostomy Tube

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dislodged Gastrostomy Tube

Use ICD-10 code T85.52 for displacement of gastrostomy tube, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Displacement of gastrostomy tube

Non-Billable
T85.52
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging confirms tube is not in the correct position.
documentation:
  • • Documented symptoms of displacement such as pain or leakage.

Applicable To

  • • Mechanical displacement
  • • Tube migration

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging confirms displacement before coding T85.52.

Gastrostomy malfunction

Billable Code
K94.23
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Clinical documentation of malfunction symptoms without displacement

Applicable To

  • • Leakage
  • • Blockage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies malfunction type.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z43.1

Encounter for attention to gastrostomy

Use for routine replacement or maintenance of gastrostomy tube.

K91.82

Peritonitis due to gastric content leakage

Use if peritonitis occurs as a complication of tube displacement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a dislodged gastrostomy tube?

The ICD-10 code for a dislodged gastrostomy tube is T85.52, which is used when there is documented mechanical displacement confirmed by imaging.

How should a dislodged gastrostomy tube be documented?

Document the imaging confirmation, symptoms, and any interventions performed. Include details like tube type, size, and replacement method.

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