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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gastrostomy

ICD-10 Coding for Gastrostomy

Z43.1
T85.698A
K94.23

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

Also Known as:
G-tube
Gastrostomy tube
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gastrostomy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Gastrostomy

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 care without complications

Applicable To

  • • Routine care of gastrostomy tube

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no complications are present when using this code.

Other mechanical complication of other specified internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

Billable Code
T85.698A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Mechanical issues such as blockage or leakage.

Applicable To

  • • Mechanical obstruction of gastrostomy tube

Important Notes

  • • Ensure mechanical nature of the issue is documented.

Gastrostomy malfunction

Billable Code
K94.23
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Functional issues like inability to flush.

Applicable To

  • • Functional issues with gastrostomy tube

Important Notes

  • • Ensure functional nature of the issue is documented.

Infection of gastrostomy

Billable Code
K94.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Infections at the gastrostomy site.

Applicable To

  • • Infection at gastrostomy site

Important Notes

  • • Ensure infection is clinically validated.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for gastrostomy care?

The ICD-10 code for routine gastrostomy care is Z43.1, used for maintenance without complications.

How do you code a gastrostomy tube malfunction?

For a gastrostomy tube malfunction, use ICD-10 code K94.23, indicating functional issues like inability to flush.

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