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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ischemic Bowel

ICD-10 Coding for Ischemic Bowel

K55.01
K55.02
K55.059

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

Also Known as:
Intestinal Ischemia
Mesenteric Ischemia
Bowel Infarction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ischemic Bowel

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ischemic Bowel

Use ICD-10 code K55.01 for acute vascular disorders of intestine, small intestine, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute vascular disorders of intestine, small intestine

Non-Billable
K55.01
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Acute onset of abdominal pain with imaging confirmation

Applicable To

  • • Acute ischemia of jejunum
  • • Acute ischemia of ileum

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies acute onset and imaging findings.

Acute infarction of intestine

Non-Billable
K55.02
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Transmural necrosis
  • • Bowel infarction

Important Notes

  • • Document necrosis and infarction clearly in operative and pathology reports.

Acute vascular disorders of intestine, unspecified

Billable Code
K55.059
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Acute ischemic bowel, unspecified part

Important Notes

  • • Encourage specificity in documentation to avoid using unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I74.3

Embolism and thrombosis of mesenteric artery

Use when embolism is the cause of the ischemia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ischemic bowel?

The ICD-10 code for ischemic bowel varies based on specifics: K55.01 for acute ischemia of the small intestine, K55.02 for acute infarction, and K55.059 for unspecified acute ischemia.

How is ischemic bowel documented for coding?

Document ischemic bowel by specifying the affected segment, confirming with imaging, and detailing operative findings if applicable.

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