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B57.32

Billable

Megacolon in Chagas' disease

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A chronic parasitic infection caused by Trypanosoma cruzi that has caused abnormal enlargement of the colon, leading to severe constipation and potential bowel obstruction.

Coding Tips

  • •Document severity of megacolon and associated symptoms such as chronic constipation or abdominal distension
  • •Note any complications such as toxic megacolon or bowel perforation

Code Hierarchy

└B57Chagas' disease└B57.3Chagas' disease (chronic) with digestive system involvement└B57.32Megacolon in Chagas' disease
└B57.32Megacolon in Chagas' disease

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