NG Tube ICD-10-CM Codes

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