K94.23

Billable

Gastrostomy malfunction

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 463 — Artificial Openings for Feeding or Elimination

0.233

V24HCC 188 — Artificial Openings for Feeding or Elimination

0.570

ESRDHCC 188 — Artificial Openings for Feeding or Elimination

0.000

What This Code Means

A problem with how the gastrostomy tube functions, such as blockage, displacement, or inability to deliver nutrition properly.

Coding Tips

•Document the specific nature of malfunction (obstruction, displacement, leakage) when available in the medical record
•Note whether the tube required replacement or intervention to restore function

Clinical Significance

Gastrostomy malfunction indicates mechanical problems that can compromise nutrition delivery and patient care. This diagnosis represents ongoing issues requiring medical attention and possible tube replacement or repair interventions.

Documentation Requirements

✓Presence of gastrostomy tube
✓Specific type of malfunction (blockage, displacement, leakage)
✓Impact on tube function and feeding ability
✓Duration and severity of malfunction
✓Interventions attempted to resolve malfunction
✓Assessment of nutritional status impact
✓Gastrostomy tube specifications and age
✓Plans for tube repair or replacement

Commonly Confused Codes

T85.698A — Other mechanical complication of gastrostomy tube, initial K94.29 — Other gastrostomy complications not specifically malfunction Z93.1 — Status post gastrostomy without complications T85.528A — Displacement of gastrostomy tube K59.00 — Constipation causing feeding difficulties

Code Hierarchy

└K94Complications of artificial openings of the digestive system └K94.2Gastrostomy complications └K94.23Gastrostomy malfunction

└K94.23Gastrostomy malfunction