Find comprehensive information on gastrostomy tube procedures, including G-tube placement, care, and complications. Learn about gastrostomy tube diagnosis codes, ICD-10 codes for gastrostomy tube dependence, medical necessity for gastrostomy tube, and documentation requirements for gastrostomy tube feeding. This resource covers clinical documentation tips, coding guidelines for gastrostomy tubes, and best practices for healthcare professionals involved in gastrostomy tube management. Explore percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube information, gastrostomy tube replacement procedures, and long-term care considerations for patients with gastrostomy tubes.
Also known as
Presence of other stomas
Codes indicating the presence of a stoma, including gastrostomy.
Postprocedural disorders of digestive system
Covers complications following digestive procedures, potentially related to gastrostomy.
Feeding difficulties
Indicates feeding problems, a common reason for gastrostomy tube placement.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the gastrostomy tube for feeding?
Yes
Is it a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)?
No
Is it for decompression?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Gastrostomy Tube |
Jejunostomy Tube |
Nasogastric Tube |
Coding error due to unspecified tube type (e.g., PEG, G-tube, GJ-tube) impacting reimbursement and data accuracy. Relevant for medical coding audits and CDI.
Lack of procedure code for gastrostomy tube placement leading to underpayment. Crucial for healthcare compliance and accurate medical coding.
Failure to code complications (e.g., infection, leakage) associated with the gastrostomy tube affecting quality reporting and reimbursement. Important for CDI specialists and medical coding audits.
Patient presents for gastrostomy tube (G-tube) management and assessment. Reasons for G-tube placement include dysphagia, malnutrition, failure to thrive, aspiration pneumonia, and neurological disorders impacting swallowing function. History includes [Specific reason for G-tube, e.g., stroke, cerebral palsy, head and neck cancer]. Physical examination reveals a well-healed gastrostomy site with no signs of infection, erythema, leakage, or granulation tissue. G-tube type is [PEG, low-profile gastrostomy button, etc.] and size is documented. Tube patency is confirmed by aspiration and flushing with normal saline. Current feeding regimen consists of [Formula name, volume, frequency, administration method e.g., bolus, continuous]. Tolerance to feedings is [Good, fair, poor] with symptoms such as [Nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, diarrhea] if applicable. Weight and BMI are tracked to monitor nutritional status. Plan includes ongoing G-tube site care education, dietary consultation for optimized nutrition via enteral feeding, and monitoring for complications such as infection, dislodgement, or leakage. Patient and caregiver demonstrate understanding of G-tube care instructions. Follow-up appointment scheduled for [Date] to reassess G-tube function and nutritional status. ICD-10 code [Assign appropriate code based on underlying condition necessitating G-tube, e.g., Z93.0 for presence of gastrostomy status, or appropriate code for dysphagia, etc.]. CPT codes for G-tube management may be applicable depending on services provided (e.g., replacement, revision).