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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gastrointestinal Conditions

ICD-10 Coding for Gastrointestinal Conditions

K92.0
K57.32

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

Also Known as:
GI Disorders
Digestive System Diseases
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gastrointestinal Conditions

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Gastrointestinal Conditions

Use ICD-10 code K92.0 for hematemesis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hematemesis

Billable Code
K92.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of 'coffee-ground emesis' in clinical notes.

Applicable To

  • • Vomiting of blood

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of GI bleed to avoid using unspecified codes.

Diverticulosis of large intestine with bleeding

Billable Code
K57.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Colonoscopy showing diverticular bleeding
  • • Documented drop in hemoglobin levels

Applicable To

  • • Diverticular disease of large intestine with hemorrhage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bleeding source is confirmed to avoid incorrect coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.19

Personal history of other diseases of the digestive system

Use to indicate a history of gastrointestinal diseases that may impact current treatment.

D50.0

Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)

Use to document anemia resulting from chronic GI bleeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code a GI bleed with multiple sources?

If both hematemesis and melena are present, code both K92.0 and K92.1. Sequencing depends on the reason for encounter.

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