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K63.81

Billable

Dieulafoy lesion of intestine

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

What This Code Means

A small blood vessel abnormality in the intestine that can cause intermittent bleeding, sometimes presenting as blood in stool.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific location of the lesion (small intestine vs. colon) if available
  • •Note any associated bleeding or anemia that may require additional coding

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • Dieulafoy lesion of stomach and duodenum (K31.82)

Code Hierarchy

└K63Other diseases of intestine└K63.8Other specified diseases of intestine└K63.81Dieulafoy lesion of intestine
└K63.81Dieulafoy lesion of intestine

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