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

ICD-10 Coding for Gastrostomy Tube Dysfunction

K94.23
T85.698A

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

Also Known as:
G-tube Dysfunction
PEG Tube Malfunction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gastrostomy Tube Dysfunction

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

Use ICD-10 code K94.23 for gastrostomy malfunction, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Gastrostomy malfunction

Billable Code
K94.23
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented evidence of tube malfunction without infection.

Applicable To

  • • Tube blockage
  • • Leakage
  • • Displacement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of malfunction.

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

Billable Code
T85.698A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Description of device component failure
  • • Fluoroscopy report showing tube integrity issues

Applicable To

  • • Mechanical failure of gastrostomy tube

Important Notes

  • • Ensure mechanical nature of the issue is clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z43.1

Encounter for attention to gastrostomy

Use for routine care visits related to gastrostomy tube maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for gastrostomy tube dysfunction?

The ICD-10 code for gastrostomy tube dysfunction is K94.23, used for malfunctions such as blockage, leakage, or displacement.

How do you code a mechanical complication of a gastrostomy tube?

Use T85.698A for mechanical complications of gastrostomy tubes, such as broken tube parts, confirmed by imaging or examination.

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