NG Tube ICD-10-CM Codes

Discover NG Tube ICD-10 codes, understand the clinical applications, and learn about synonyms. Find FAQs about NG Tube and its coding in this guide.

By Wynona Jugueta on Aug 8, 2025.

Fact Checked by Ericka Pingol.

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What ICD-10 Codes Are Used for NG Tube?

Nasogastric (NG) tubes play a vital role in medical care. Here are some commonly used NG Tube ICD codes:

Z43.1: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
Z46.6: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance
Z93.1: Gastrostomy status
K94.23: Mechanical complication of gastrostomy tube
K31.69: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
K94.1: Mechanical complication of other parts of the gastrointestinal tract

These codes reflect various aspects of NG Tube care, from routine maintenance to complications.

Which NG Tube ICD Codes Are Billable?

Z43.1: Yes, for procedures involving the gastrostomy.
Z46.6: Yes, for encounters regarding gastrointestinal appliance adjustments.
Z93.1: Yes, if reporting a patient's gastrostomy status.
K94.23: Yes, specific to mechanical complications of a gastrostomy tube.
K31.69: Yes, for other diseases related to the stomach and duodenum.
K94.1: Yes, for mechanical complications of other parts of the gastrointestinal tract.

Clinical Information

NG tubes are used in various clinical situations:

Providing nutrition, hydration, and medication
Gastric decompression
Sampling gastric contents for analysis
Supporting patients who cannot swallow or digest food normally
Temporary measures before or after surgical procedures
Monitoring for bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract

Synonyms Include:

Nasogastric tube
Stomach tube
Feeding tube
Gastric tube
Gastrostomy tube

Commonly asked questions

NG Tube ICD codes help document clinical encounters, adjustments, and complications related to nasogastric tube care.

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NG Tube ICD codes assist healthcare providers in tracking the status, care, and complications of nasogastric tubes, facilitating treatment planning and patient care.

Some NG Tube ICD codes are specific to gastrostomy, while others may be applied to various gastrointestinal appliances, depending on the context and the patient's condition.

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