Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bowel perforation includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bowel Perforation
Use ICD-10 code K63.1 for perforation of intestine (nontraumatic), ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Generalized peritonitis
Use when peritonitis is present as a result of the perforation.
The ICD-10 code for nontraumatic bowel perforation is K63.1. This code is used when the perforation is not related to trauma or a specific procedure.
For a perforated bowel occurring during surgery, use ICD-10 code K91.71, which covers accidental puncture and laceration during a procedure.