AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2000 Fourth Quarter; NEW/REVISED PROCEDURE CODES
Transplant of Intestine
Prior to October 1, 2000, transplant of Intestine was coded to 46.99, Other operations on intestine. Code 46.97, Transplant of intestine has been created to uniquely identify this procedure. Potential candidates for intestinal transplantation are patients with poor intestinal function who cannot be maintained on intravenous feedings. Short bowel syndrome is the most common cause of intestinal failure. In other cases, the entire intestine may be present, but is not able to absorb sufficient fluids or nutrients. The major cause of intestinal failure in both adults and children is surgical resection resulting in a short bowel syndrome...
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Article Overview
This article covers intestinal transplantation in the context of medical coding and clinical background. It explains the procedural topic, the kinds of patients and conditions associated with intestinal failure, and the broad transplant approaches discussed in coding guidance. It is useful for coders, CDI staff, and transplant-related clinical teams who need to understand how the procedure is distinguished within official coding references and historical updates.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate understanding of this topic helps distinguish intestinal transplant procedures from broader intestinal operations and supports consistent documentation review for transplant-related cases.
What You Will Learn
- How intestinal transplantation is distinguished in coding references
- What clinical circumstances are associated with intestinal failure
- What broad categories of intestinal transplant approaches are discussed
- Why historical coding updates matter for this procedure topic
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Clinical documentation integrity specialists
- Transplant program staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
Codes Discussed
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