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 Feb 29, 2024.
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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
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Commonly asked questions
NG Tube ICD codes help document clinical encounters, adjustments, and complications related to nasogastric tube care.
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.
