AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2017 Issue 1; Ask the Editor
Postoperative Ileus
Since an ileus does not always involve obstruction, should a diagnosis of postoperative ileus be assigned code K91.3, Postprocedural intestinal obstruction? Previously, postoperative ileus defaulted to a complication code. However, in ICD-10-CM, there is no default code assignment for postoperative ileus. ...
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Article Overview
This article addresses how postoperative ileus should be approached in ICD-10-CM and why documentation clarification may be needed before assigning diagnosis codes. It is aimed at coding professionals who need general guidance on postoperative digestive system complications and related coding conventions.
Why This Topic Matters
Correctly distinguishing postoperative ileus from other postoperative intestinal conditions affects diagnosis coding accuracy and compliance, especially when physician clarification is required.
What You Will Learn
- How postoperative ileus is discussed in relation to ICD-10-CM
- Why documentation clarification may be needed for postoperative digestive system conditions
- How the article frames the relationship between postoperative ileus and postprocedural complication coding
- General considerations for coding postoperative intestinal conditions
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation improvement specialists
- Billing professionals
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