ICD Code K52.9

ICD code K52.9 is used to identify a diagnosis of noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis that is unspecified. This means the patient is experiencing inflammation of the stomach and intestines, or the colon, which is not caused by an infection, but the exact cause has not been determined or specified. This code is often used when the symptoms are present, but further details about the condition are not available or documented.

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

2. Diarrhea: Frequent, loose, or watery stools without evidence of infection, lasting for an extended period.

3. Nausea and Vomiting: Episodes of nausea and vomiting that are not linked to infectious agents.

4. Bloating and Gas: Sensation of fullness or excessive gas that is not caused by an infectious process.

5. Loss of Appetite: Reduced desire to eat, not associated with an infectious condition.

6. Weight Loss: Unintentional weight loss without an identifiable infectious cause.

7. Fatigue: Persistent tiredness or lack of energy that cannot be explained by an infectious disease.

8. Mucus in Stool: Presence of mucus in the stool without signs of infection.

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

10. Chronic or Recurrent Symptoms: Symptoms that are chronic or recurrent in nature, with no infectious etiology identified.

These criteria should be used in conjunction with a thorough clinical evaluation to ensure accurate diagnosis and coding.

For the ICD code K52.9 (Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified), 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; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure).

4. 74270 - Radiologic examination, colon; contrast (e.g., barium) enema, with or without KUB.

5. 91010 - Esophageal motility study, with interpretation and report.

6. 91110 - Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (e.g., capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report.

7. 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 utilized in the evaluation and management of conditions associated with ICD code K52.9. It is important for healthcare providers to select the most appropriate CPT codes based on the specific services rendered and the clinical context.

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