ICD-10 Code K94.2 – Gastrostomy complications (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K94.2 – Gastrostomy complications
What it is
K94.2 identifies complications involving a gastrostomy, the opening or tube placed into the stomach for feeding or drainage. Use it when the record documents a problem specifically tied to the gastrostomy site or device.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly noted findings may include leakage, dislodgement, blockage, irritation, infection, or other malfunction at the gastrostomy site.
When to use this code
Use K94.2 when the provider documents a complication of a gastrostomy and the issue is not better described by another code. This may apply to tube problems, stoma complications, or site-related dysfunction. Check documentation to confirm the complication is attributed to the gastrostomy.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for routine gastrostomy care, aftercare, or a functioning tube without complication. If the problem is unrelated to the gastrostomy, code the underlying condition instead.
Coding tip
Code the specific complication first when documentation names it, and use K94.2 only when the record clearly links the issue to the gastrostomy.