Y84: Other medical procedures as the cause of abnormal reaction of the patient, or of later complication, without mention of misadventure at the time of the procedure

Y84.5: Insertion of gastric or duodenal sound

ICD-10 code Y84.5 corresponds to the medical procedure known as the insertion of a gastric or duodenal sound. This procedure is commonly conducted as part of diagnostic or therapeutic interventions for conditions related to the stomach or duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. The procedure involves threading a flexible instrument called a 'sound' through the patient's digestive tract. This allows the medical expert to visualize or manipulate these regions without the need for invasive surgery. Possible reasons for this procedure can include detecting abnormalities, such as ulcers, tumors, or blockages; or for the placement of feeding tubes among patients unable to eat by mouth. During or after the procedure, patients may experience mild discomfort, including abdominal pain or bloating, and there is a risk, though rare, of complications such as bleeding or perforation of the stomach or duodenum.

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