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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Sigmoid Stricture

ICD-10 Coding for Sigmoid Stricture

K56.609
K50.112
K91.89

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

Also Known as:
Sigmoid Colon Stricture
Narrowing of Sigmoid Colon
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Sigmoid Stricture

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Sigmoid Stricture

Use ICD-10 code K56.609 for unspecified intestinal obstruction, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified intestinal obstruction

Billable Code
K56.609
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Obstruction confirmed by imaging or endoscopy

Applicable To

  • • Sigmoid stricture causing unspecified obstruction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the cause of obstruction.

Crohn’s disease of large intestine with obstruction

Billable Code
K50.112
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Diagnosis of Crohn's disease
  • • Imaging showing stricture

Applicable To

  • • Sigmoid stricture due to Crohn's disease

Important Notes

  • • Ensure Crohn's is documented as the cause.

Postprocedural complications

Billable Code
K91.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • History of recent surgery
  • • Imaging showing stricture

Applicable To

  • • Stricture after colectomy

Important Notes

  • • Document the surgical procedure and complication clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R19.7

Diarrhea/constipation

Use if patient presents with these symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sigmoid stricture?

The ICD-10 code for sigmoid stricture causing unspecified obstruction is K56.609. If the stricture is due to Crohn's disease, use K50.112.

How do you code a sigmoid stricture with Crohn's disease?

Use ICD-10 code K50.112 for a sigmoid stricture caused by Crohn's disease, indicating obstruction.

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