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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Colon Wall Thickening

ICD-10 Coding for Colon Wall Thickening

K50.9
C18.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for colon wall thickening includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Colonic Thickening
Intestinal Wall Thickening
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Colon Wall Thickening

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Colon Wall Thickening

Use ICD-10 code K50.9 for crohn's disease, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Crohn's disease, unspecified

Non-Billable
K50.9
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of transmural inflammation and skip lesions

Applicable To

  • • Transmural inflammation
  • • Cobblestoning

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies Crohn's disease features to avoid miscoding.

Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

Billable Code
C18.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Colonic mass
  • • Asymmetric wall thickening

Important Notes

  • • Ensure biopsy results are documented to support malignancy coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K65.1

Peritoneal abscess

Use when an abscess is present with Crohn's disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for colon wall thickening?

The ICD-10 code for colon wall thickening depends on the underlying cause, such as K50.9 for Crohn's disease or C18.9 for malignant neoplasm.

How is colon wall thickening documented?

Documentation should include specific measurements, associated findings, and biopsy results to support accurate coding.

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