ICD Code K55.1

ICD code K55.1 is chronic vascular disorders of the intestine, referring to long-term conditions where blood flow to the intestines is reduced or blocked, potentially leading to digestive problems and tissue damage.

1. Presence of chronic or recurrent abdominal pain suggestive of intestinal ischemia

2. Evidence of long-standing or progressive reduction in blood flow to the intestines

3. Symptoms such as postprandial abdominal pain, unintentional weight loss, or food aversion

4. Imaging or diagnostic studies indicating chronic mesenteric ischemia or vascular insufficiency of the intestines

5. Exclusion of acute vascular events or other non-vascular causes of intestinal symptoms

6. Documentation of chronicity, typically symptoms persisting for several weeks or months

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code K55.1 include:

- 44120: Enterectomy, resection of small intestine; single resection and anastomosis

- 44160: Colectomy, partial, with anastomosis

- 44143: Colectomy, partial, with end colostomy and closure of distal segment (Hartmann type procedure)

- 44180: Laparoscopy, surgical, enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion)

- 75726: Angiography, visceral, selective (with or without catheter placement)

- 37220: Revascularization, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, initial vessel, with transluminal angioplasty

- 37224: Revascularization, femoral or popliteal artery, initial vessel, with transluminal angioplasty

- 99221-99223: Initial hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient

- 99231-99233: Subsequent hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient

CPT code selection should be based on the specific clinical scenario and procedures performed for ICD code K55.1.

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