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

ICD-10 Coding for Gastrostomy Tube Complications

K94.22
K94.23
T85.698A

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

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

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

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

  • • WBC >12,000
  • • Positive wound culture
  • • Erythema and purulent drainage at stoma

Applicable To

  • • Peristomal cellulitis
  • • Abscess at gastrostomy site

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the infection is at the gastrostomy site.

Mechanical complication of gastrostomy

Billable Code
K94.23
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging showing tube displacement
  • • Documented resistance during flushing

Applicable To

  • • Blockage
  • • Displacement
  • • Leakage

Important Notes

  • • Document specific mechanical issues clearly to avoid misclassification.

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

Billable Code
T85.698A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Contrast study confirming balloon rupture
  • • Physical examination showing tube fracture

Applicable To

  • • Balloon rupture
  • • Tube fracture

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the mechanical nature of the complication.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B96.2

Pseudomonas aeruginosa as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use if Pseudomonas is identified as the infectious agent.

R11.2

Nausea and vomiting

Use if nausea and vomiting are due to tube dysfunction.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a gastrostomy tube infection is K94.22, which covers infections specifically at the gastrostomy site.

How do you code a mechanical complication of a G-tube?

For mechanical complications of a gastrostomy tube, use ICD-10 code K94.23, which includes issues like blockage or displacement.

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