Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube Placement
Use ICD-10 code K94.23 for gastrostomy malfunction, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Gastrostomy status
Use to indicate the presence of a gastrostomy tube.
The ICD-10 code for PEG tube placement is not directly assigned; instead, procedure codes such as CPT 43246 are used for billing.
Document the method of placement, confirmation of tube position, and any complications. Include phrases like 'under direct endoscopic visualization' for endoscopic procedures.