ICD Code K52.89

ICD code K52.89 is used to identify cases of noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis that do not fall under more specific categories. This code is applied when a patient presents with inflammation of the stomach and intestines or colon that is not caused by an infection and does not fit into other predefined classifications. It serves as a catch-all for various noninfective gastrointestinal conditions that have been specified but are not otherwise categorized.

1. Abdominal Pain: Persistent or recurrent abdominal discomfort that cannot be attributed to infectious causes.

2. Diarrhea: Frequent, loose, or watery stools that are not linked to an infectious agent.

3. Nausea and Vomiting: Episodes of nausea and vomiting that occur without an identifiable infectious cause.

4. Bloating and Gas: Excessive gas and bloating that are not associated with an infection.

5. Chronic or Recurrent Symptoms: Symptoms that persist or recur over a period of time, suggesting a noninfective origin.

6. Negative Infectious Workup: Laboratory tests and cultures that rule out bacterial, viral, or parasitic infections as the cause of symptoms.

7. Inflammatory Markers: Elevated inflammatory markers in the absence of infection, indicating inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.

8. History of Autoimmune Conditions: A personal or family history of autoimmune diseases that may predispose the patient to noninfective gastroenteritis or colitis.

9. Response to Non-Infective Treatments: Improvement of symptoms with treatments aimed at noninfective causes, such as dietary changes or anti-inflammatory medications.

10. Exclusion of Other Gastrointestinal Disorders: Ruling out other gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or celiac disease through appropriate diagnostic testing.

For the ICD code K52.89, which pertains to other specified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, the relevant CPT codes that may be applicable for treatment and management include:

1. 99201-99205 - Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient.

2. 99211-99215 - Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient.

3. 45378 - Colonoscopy, flexible, proximal to splenic flexure; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, with or without colon decompression (separate procedure).

4. 45380 - Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple.

5. 74270 - Radiologic examination, colon; contrast (e.g., barium) enema, with or without KUB.

6. 91010 - Esophageal motility study, with or without provocation.

7. 91110 - Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (e.g., capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with physician interpretation and report.

8. 91132 - Electrogastrography, diagnostic, transcutaneous.

9. 94640 - Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction or for sputum induction for diagnostic purposes (e.g., with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing [IPPB] device).

These CPT codes are examples of procedures and services that may be used in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of conditions associated with ICD code K52.89. It's important for healthcare providers to select the most appropriate CPT code based on the specific services rendered and the clinical context.

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