Find comprehensive information on Gastrostomy Tube Placement, including clinical documentation requirements, medical coding guidelines (CPT, ICD-10), and healthcare best practices. Learn about G-tube insertion, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), gastrostomy care, and complications. This resource provides valuable insights for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in gastrostomy tube management. Explore relevant topics such as gastrostomy tube feeding, replacement, and troubleshooting.
Also known as
Insertion of gastrostomy device
Insertion of a gastrostomy tube for feeding or drainage.
Creation of percutaneous gastric fistula
Creating a new opening into the stomach through the skin.
Presence of gastrostomy status
Indicates a patient has a gastrostomy tube.
Complications of gastrostomy
Covers issues or problems arising from a gastrostomy.
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Is the gastrostomy tube placement for feeding purposes?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Gastrostomy Tube Placement |
| Jejunostomy Tube Placement |
| Gastrojejunostomy Tube |
Coding error due to misidentification of gastrostomy tube type (e.g., PEG, G-tube) impacting reimbursement.
Lack of documentation specifying percutaneous, open, or laparoscopic approach leading to undercoding and lost revenue.
Separate coding of component procedures (e.g., fluoroscopy) when bundled into gastrostomy placement code, causing claim denial.
Gastrostomy tube placement was performed for enteral nutrition support. The patient presented with dysphagia, documented by a videofluoroscopic swallow study, and was determined to be at high risk for aspiration pneumonia. Indications for gastrostomy tube placement included inadequate oral intake resulting in weight loss and malnutrition, along with the inability to safely maintain adequate hydration. The procedure was performed under conscious sedation, using either a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy PEG or surgical gastrostomy technique. Prior to the procedure, informed consent was obtained, and the risks and benefits were thoroughly explained to the patient andor family. The procedure site was prepped and draped in a sterile fashion. Placement was confirmed by fluoroscopy or direct visualization, and the tube was secured. Post-procedure, the patient tolerated the procedure well. Initial gastrostomy tube feeding orders were prescribed, and patient education regarding gastrostomy tube care, feeding administration, and potential complications such as infection, leakage, or dislodgement, was provided. Follow-up with a registered dietitian for ongoing nutritional management and assessment is scheduled. This procedure is coded using CPT codes such as 43246, 43247, or 49440 depending on the specific technique utilized, and ICD-10 codes such as E86.0 or relevant underlying conditions necessitating the tube placement. Documentation supports medical necessity for the gastrostomy tube placement and ensures appropriate reimbursement.