Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to Z48.02: Admission (for) - see also Encounter (for) removal of staples Z48.02 Aftercare Z51.89 - see also Care ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z51.89 Attention (to) sutures Z48.02 Removal (from) (of) staples Z48.02 Suture removal Z48.02
Encounter for removal of sutures 1 Z48.02 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM Z48.02 became effective on October 1, 2019. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z48.02 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z48.02 may differ.
Presence of other specified devices Presence of implanted intrathecal pump; Presence of implanted intrathecal pump (to deliver medicine into spinal canal); Presence of nasogastric (from nose into stomach) tube for feeding; Presence of nasogastric feeding tube ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S37.519A [convert to ICD-9-CM]
Presence of other specified devices 1 Z97.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM Z97.8 became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z97.8 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z97.8 may differ.
ICD-10 code Z46. 59 for Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and device is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
2022 ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code 0DP6XUZ: Removal of Feeding Device from Stomach, External Approach.
Artificial opening status ICD-10-CM Z93.
Therefore, if the sole objective of inserting the NGT (Dobhoff tube) is for feeding purposes, then code only 3E0G36Z, Introduction of nutritional substance into upper GI, percutaneous approach. In intubated patients, an NG or OG (orogastric) tube is often in place and set to low-intermittent suction (LIS).
Background. A Dobhoff tube is a narrow-bore flexible tube with a diameter of 4 mm, used to deliver enteral nutrition. It is used in patients with a functional gastrointestinal tract, but who are unable to meet their nutritional requirements through oral intake [1,2].
43763 Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance: requiring revision of gastrostomy tract. Both of these are done without endoscopic guidance. 43762 is just a simple removal with replacement.
ICD-10-CM E63. 9 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0): 640 Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with mcc. 641 Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without mcc.
Summary. 43246 is probably the most appropriate code if you are looking for a true percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy(PEG) tube. However, as you can see there are a handful of other procedures that may have been performed and should be considered.
Encounter for attention to gastrostomy Z43. 1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z43. 1 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Naso- or orogastric tube placement without guidance is not separately reportable. The best your physician can do is provide detailed documentation of the encounter and then bill the appropriate E&M service.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z46.59 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Categories Z00-Z99 are provided for occasions when circumstances other than a disease, injury or external cause classifiable to categories A00 -Y89 are recorded as 'diagnoses' or 'problems'. This can arise in two main ways: