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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ogilvie Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Ogilvie Syndrome

K59.81

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

Also Known as:
Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ogilvie Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ogilvie Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code K59.81 for ogilvie syndrome, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Ogilvie syndrome

Billable Code
K59.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Colonic dilation >9 cm without mechanical obstruction
coding:
  • • Use K59.81 when pseudo-obstruction is confirmed
documentation:
  • • Document imaging findings and absence of mechanical causes

Applicable To

  • • Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies absence of mechanical obstruction and includes imaging findings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E87.6

Hypokalemia

Use when hypokalemia is present as a complication of Ogilvie syndrome.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Ogilvie syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for Ogilvie syndrome is K59.81, used for acute colonic pseudo-obstruction without mechanical blockage.

How is Ogilvie syndrome documented?

Documentation should include imaging findings, cecal diameter, and confirmation of no mechanical obstruction to support the use of K59.81.

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