AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2020 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes

Ogilvie Syndrome

Code K59.8, Other specified functional intestinal disorders, has been expanded with new codes to describe Ogilvie syndrome (K59.81) and other specified functional intestinal disorders (K59.89).Ogilvie syndrome, also referred to as acute colonic ileus and acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO), is an uncommon condition that affects the large intestines. Ogilvie syndrome is not the same as chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction. The syndrome is due to nerve or muscle problems that affect peristalsis (involuntary, rhythmic muscular contractions) within the colon. Although the symptoms mimic those of mechanical blockage of the colon, no such physical obstruction is present. Symptoms...

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