What is the correct code assignment for leaking gastrostomy tube?
Therefore, the correct code to assign is T85.5 Mechanical complication of gastrointestinal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts by following the index pathway: Leak, leakage – device, implant or graft – – gastrointestinal (bile duct) (oesophagus) T85.5 with Y83.3 Surgical operation with formation of external stoma and Y92.22 Health service area.
