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K63.822

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Small intestinal fungal overgrowth

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

What This Code Means

An abnormal overgrowth of fungi in the small intestine that can cause digestive symptoms, malabsorption, and nutritional deficiencies.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the type of fungus identified if available (Candida, Aspergillus, etc.)
  • •Note any immunocompromised status or antibiotic use that may have contributed

Code Hierarchy

└K63Other diseases of intestine└K63.8Other specified diseases of intestine└K63.82Intestinal microbial overgrowth└K63.822Small intestinal fungal overgrowth
└K63.822Small intestinal fungal overgrowth

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