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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gastrostomy Tube

ICD-10 Coding for Gastrostomy Tube

K94.22
K94.23

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code K94.22 for infection of gastrostomy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Infection of gastrostomy

Billable Code
K94.22
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of infection signs at the G-tube site.

Applicable To

  • • G-tube site infection

Important Notes

  • • Sequence K94.22 first if infection is the main condition treated.

Malfunction of gastrostomy

Billable Code
K94.23
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Inability to flush/feed
  • • Leakage >30mL/hr
  • • Displacement >2cm from mark

Applicable To

  • • G-tube blockage
  • • G-tube displacement

Important Notes

  • • Sequence K94.23 before Z43.1 if malfunction is the reason for the encounter.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.2

Staphylococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use to specify the organism causing the infection.

Z43.1

Encounter for attention to gastrostomy

Use for routine care when malfunction is resolved.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for G-tube infection?

The ICD-10 code for a G-tube infection is K94.22, used when the primary focus of care is treating the infection.

How do you code a G-tube malfunction?

Code K94.23 is used for G-tube malfunctions, such as blockages or displacements, when these are the primary issues.

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