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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tube Feeding

ICD-10 Coding for Tube Feeding

R13.10
Z93.1
K94.23

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

Also Known as:
Enteral Nutrition
Gastrostomy Feeding
PEG Feeding
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Tube Feeding

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

Use ICD-10 code R13.10 for dysphagia, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dysphagia, unspecified

Billable Code
R13.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Patient exhibits difficulty swallowing confirmed by clinical tests.

Applicable To

  • • Difficulty swallowing

Important Notes

  • • Always document the underlying cause of dysphagia.

Gastrostomy status

Billable Code
Z93.1
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Presence of gastrostomy tube

Important Notes

  • • Should be used in conjunction with a primary diagnosis code.

Mechanical complication of gastrostomy tube

Billable Code
K94.23
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Blockage or displacement of gastrostomy tube

Important Notes

  • • Document specific nature of the mechanical complication.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z93.1

Gastrostomy status

Use to indicate the presence of a gastrostomy tube.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for tube feeding?

The ICD-10 code for tube feeding primarily involves Z93.1 for gastrostomy status, often used alongside R13.10 for dysphagia.

How do you document tube feeding in medical records?

Document tube feeding by including the type of tube, nutritional plan, caloric goals, and flush protocols to ensure comprehensive care.

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