ICD-10 Code K94.29 – Other complications of gastrostomy (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K94.29 – Other complications of gastrostomy
What it is
K94.29 identifies complications related to a gastrostomy that are not classified elsewhere. Use it when the record shows a problem with the gastrostomy itself, not the underlying reason the tube was placed.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common charted findings may include leakage, pain, irritation, dislodgement, blockage, or other device-related problems at the gastrostomy site.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a gastrostomy complication and no more specific code applies. It may fit encounters for tube malfunction, site problems, or other gastrostomy-related issues. Code the documented complication, not routine gastrostomy care.
Do not use for
Do not use K94.29 for uncomplicated gastrostomy status or for the original disease requiring the tube. If the record identifies a more specific gastrostomy complication, code that instead.
Coding tip
Review the note for the exact complication and whether the gastrostomy is functioning, displaced, or infected; choose the most specific code supported by documentation.