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

ICD-10 Coding for Short Gut Syndrome

K90.821
K90.822
K90.83

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Short Gut 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

  • • Presence of colon in continuity

Applicable To

  • • SBS with intact colon

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies colon status to avoid unspecified coding.

Short bowel syndrome without colon in continuity

Billable Code
K90.822
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Apply after total colectomy or confirmed absence of colon.

Applicable To

  • • SBS post-total colectomy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies colon status to avoid unspecified coding.

Intestinal failure

Billable Code
K90.83
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Code with SBS codes if malabsorption requires parenteral nutrition.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic intestinal failure requiring parenteral nutrition

Important Notes

  • • Ensure PN dependence is documented to justify use.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E86.0

Dehydration

Use if the patient presents with fluid/electrolyte depletion.

E43

Severe protein-calorie malnutrition

Use if severe malnutrition is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 codes for short gut syndrome are K90.821 for SBS with colon in continuity and K90.822 for SBS without colon in continuity.

When should K90.83 be used with short gut syndrome?

K90.83 should be used when short gut syndrome results in chronic intestinal failure requiring parenteral nutrition.

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