ICD-10-CM: Rejoice With Expanded Options for Malabsorption, Megacolon and IBS

Why This Topic Matters

The update affects common GI diagnosis coding categories and highlights changes that can influence documentation quality, code selection, and coding compliance in gastroenterology settings.

Article Sections

1. Introduction to the 2017 ICD-10-CM update

   An overview of the update cycle and the article’s focus on diagnosis coding changes in gastroenterology.

2. Get Immense Options for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

   Discussion of revised diagnosis options within the irritable bowel syndrome category and the broader documentation focus for this condition.

3. Choose Constipation Codes Correctly

   Coverage of revisions within the constipation-related category, including new additions and descriptor updates.

4. There’s More to Megacolon, Too

   Summary of changes affecting the megacolon category, including newly separated options and note revisions.

5. Intestinal Malabsorption Codes Get an Overhaul

   Review of changes within intestinal malabsorption coding, including revised descriptors and additional code options.

6. Final takeaway

   Closing remarks emphasizing documentation communication and the importance of staying current with the updated diagnosis categories.