Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for lower gastrointestinal bleed includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lower Gastrointestinal Bleed
Use ICD-10 code K57.31 for diverticulosis of large intestine with hemorrhage, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Use when there is evidence of acute blood loss anemia due to the bleed.
Hematochezia
Use to indicate the presence of blood in stool.
Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Use when anticoagulant use is a contributing factor.
The ICD-10 code for lower gastrointestinal bleed depends on the specific condition causing the bleed, such as K57.31 for diverticulosis with bleeding or K55.21 for angiodysplasia with bleeding.
Use ICD-10 code K92.2 for unspecified gastrointestinal hemorrhage when the source of bleeding is not identified after thorough investigation.