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K52.9

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Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines from non-infectious causes when the specific type or cause is not documented or identified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is an unspecified code; use only when more specific K52 codes cannot be determined from documentation
  • •Query the provider if additional details about the cause or extent of gastroenteritis are available

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • diarrhea NOS (R19.7)
  • functional diarrhea (K59.1)
  • infectious gastroenteritis and colitis NOS (A09)
  • neonatal diarrhea (noninfective) (P78.3)
  • psychogenic diarrhea (F45.8)

Code Hierarchy

└K52Other and unspecified noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis└K52.9Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
└K52.9Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

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