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

ICD-10 Coding for Gastrostomy Tube Malfunction

K94.23
T85.790

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

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

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

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:
  • • Presence of mechanical issues such as blockage or displacement
coding:
  • • Correct sequencing with ancillary codes

Applicable To

  • • Blockage
  • • Displacement
  • • Leakage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure mechanical issues are documented clearly to differentiate from other complications.

Complication of gastrointestinal prosthetic device

Non-Billable
T85.790
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

Applicable To

  • • Device-specific failures

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the device failure type.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T85.790

Complication of gastrointestinal prosthetic device

Use alongside K94.23 for device-specific failures like a broken valve or balloon rupture.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

How do you document a G-tube malfunction?

Document the tube's position, flushing resistance, and any imaging results confirming displacement or blockage to support the use of K94.23.

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