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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hirschsprung's Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Hirschsprung's Disease

Q43.1
K56.609

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

Also Known as:
Congenital Megacolon
Aganglionic Megacolon
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hirschsprung's Disease

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hirschsprung's Disease

Use ICD-10 code Q43.1 for congenital absence of ganglion cells in the distal bowel, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Congenital absence of ganglion cells in the distal bowel

Billable Code
Q43.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy shows absence of ganglion cells.

Applicable To

  • • Hirschsprung's disease
  • • Congenital megacolon

Important Notes

  • • Always confirm with biopsy results.

Unspecified intestinal obstruction

Billable Code
K56.609
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented intestinal obstruction

Important Notes

  • • Sequence after Q43.1 when used.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K56.609

Unspecified intestinal obstruction

Use when obstruction is present due to Hirschsprung's.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Hirschsprung's disease?

The ICD-10 code for Hirschsprung's disease is Q43.1, which indicates congenital absence of ganglion cells in the distal bowel.

Can Hirschsprung's disease and intestinal obstruction be coded together?

Yes, Hirschsprung's disease (Q43.1) and intestinal obstruction (K56.609) can be coded together if the obstruction is secondary to Hirschsprung's.

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