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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gastrojejunostomy Tube

ICD-10 Coding for Gastrojejunostomy Tube

Z43.1
K94.23
T85.598A

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

Also Known as:
GJ Tube
Gastro-Jejunal Tube
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gastrojejunostomy Tube

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Gastrojejunostomy Tube

Use ICD-10 code Z43.1 for encounter for attention to gastrostomy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for attention to gastrostomy

Billable Code
Z43.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Routine maintenance without complications

Applicable To

  • • Routine GJ tube maintenance

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies routine care without complications.

Infection of stoma of GJ tube

Billable Code
K94.23
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive wound culture
  • • Signs of infection at stoma site

Applicable To

  • • Infection at GJ tube site

Important Notes

  • • Differentiate between stoma and device infections.

Mechanical complication of other specified internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts

Billable Code
T85.598A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging showing device displacement
  • • Mechanical failure documented

Applicable To

  • • Mechanical failure of GJ tube

Important Notes

  • • Ensure mechanical issues are device-related, not stoma-related.
Frequently Asked Questions

How to code a GJ tube conversion during initial placement?

Use codes 49440 for initial G-tube placement and 49446 for conversion to GJ tube if both occur in the same session.

What if the GJ tube is replaced without imaging?

Use code 43999 for GJ tube replacement without imaging, ensuring documentation supports the procedure.

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