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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gastroenterocolitis

ICD-10 Coding for Gastroenterocolitis

A09
K52.0
K52.1

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

Also Known as:
Infectious gastroenteritis
Toxic gastroenteritis
Radiation-induced gastroenteritis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gastroenterocolitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Gastroenterocolitis

Use ICD-10 code A09 for infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

Billable Code
A09
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of ≥3 loose stools/24hrs
documentation:
  • • Negative stool culture for bacterial pathogens

Applicable To

  • • Acute infectious gastroenterocolitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation excludes bacterial causes.

Gastroenteritis and colitis due to radiation

Billable Code
K52.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Radiation-induced gastroenterocolitis

Important Notes

  • • Document latency period post-radiation.

Toxic gastroenteritis and colitis

Billable Code
K52.1
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Drug-induced gastroenterocolitis

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific toxic agent and exposure details.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R11.0

Nausea and vomiting

Use for persistent vomiting >24hrs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for gastroenterocolitis?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified infectious gastroenterocolitis is A09. For specific causes, codes like K52.0 for radiation-induced and K52.1 for toxic gastroenteritis may be used.

How do you document gastroenterocolitis?

Document onset, symptoms, stool frequency, associated symptoms, risk factors, and validation studies. Include specific infectious agents if known.

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