Peristomal Hernias

In, Coding Clinic Third Quarter 1996, page 15, advice was given to assign peristomal hernia to code 553.20, Ventral hernia, unspecified of abdominal cavity without mention of obstruction or gangrene. The correct code for peristomal hernia should be 569.69. A suggestion has been made to the National Center for Health Statistics to revise the index to clear up the confusion surrounding the terminology for this condition. ...

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Article Overview

This article is a short coding clarification focused on a hernia term discussed in Coding Clinic and the related request to update indexing terminology. It is relevant for coders, auditors, and coding educators who need to understand how the condition is being referenced in official guidance and why terminology consistency matters.

Why This Topic Matters

Even brief coding clarifications can affect how conditions are indexed and interpreted in the coding workflow. This note highlights a terminology issue that prompted a request for revision by a national coding authority.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames the terminology issue around a specific hernia condition.
  • Why a revision to the index was requested.
  • How Coding Clinic guidance is referenced in relation to the condition.
  • Which coding-related organizations are mentioned in the discussion.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Coding educators
  • Health information management professionals

Codes Discussed

  • ICD-9-CM: 553.20
  • ICD-9-CM: 569.69

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