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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Short Bowel Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Short Bowel Syndrome

K90.821
K90.822
K90.829

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

Also Known as:
SBS
Short Gut Syndrome
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Short Bowel Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Short Bowel Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code K90.821 for short bowel syndrome with colon in continuity, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Short bowel syndrome with colon in continuity

Billable Code
K90.821
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Colon continuity confirmed via imaging or surgical report

Applicable To

  • • SBS with colon present

Important Notes

  • • Ensure colon status is clearly documented.

Short bowel syndrome without colon in continuity

Billable Code
K90.822
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • SBS without colon present

    Important Notes

    • • Ensure colon status is clearly documented.

    Short bowel syndrome, unspecified

    Billable Code
    K90.829
    Billable

    Diagnostic Criteria

      Applicable To

      • • Unspecified SBS

      Important Notes

      • • Avoid use if specific colon status can be documented.
      Ancillary Codes

      Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

      K94.23

      Dependence on supplemental parenteral nutrition

      Use when patient is dependent on parenteral nutrition.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the ICD-10 code for short bowel syndrome?

      The ICD-10 code for short bowel syndrome with colon in continuity is K90.821, and without colon in continuity is K90.822.

      How do you code short bowel syndrome?

      Code K90.821 for SBS with colon in continuity and K90.822 for SBS without colon in continuity. Use K90.829 if colon status is unspecified.

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