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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

ICD-10 Coding for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

K92.2
K25.0
D68.32

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

Also Known as:
UGIB
Upper GI Bleed
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Use ICD-10 code K92.2 for gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

Billable Code
K92.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Hematochezia or melena without identified source

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified gastrointestinal bleeding

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation does not specify a more precise source of bleeding.

Acute gastric ulcer with hemorrhage

Billable Code
K25.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Endoscopic confirmation of gastric ulcer with active bleeding

Applicable To

  • • Bleeding gastric ulcer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure endoscopic findings are documented.

Hemorrhagic disorder due to extrinsic circulating anticoagulants

Billable Code
D68.32
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Provider documentation linking bleeding to anticoagulant use

Applicable To

  • • Bleeding due to anticoagulant therapy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure provider documentation explicitly states causation.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified upper gastrointestinal bleeding?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified upper gastrointestinal bleeding is K92.2, used when the specific source of bleeding is not identified.

How do you code UGIB with anticoagulant use?

For UGIB linked to anticoagulant use, use K92.2 for the bleed and D68.32 if the provider confirms causation.

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