In simple words: This code signifies a problem with the blood vessels in your stomach and the first part of your small intestine (duodenum) where they haven't formed quite right.

Angiodysplasia of stomach and duodenum. This condition involves abnormal development of blood vessels in the stomach and duodenum.

Example 1: A patient presents with gastrointestinal bleeding. Upon endoscopic examination, angiodysplasia is found in the stomach and duodenum., An asymptomatic patient undergoes routine upper endoscopy, revealing incidental angiodysplasia in the stomach., A patient experiences chronic anemia and undergoes diagnostic workup, which identifies angiodysplasia in the duodenum as the cause of blood loss.

Documentation should include details of the diagnostic evaluation, such as endoscopic findings, location and extent of angiodysplasia, presence or absence of bleeding, and any associated symptoms.

** For cases with bleeding, specify with K31.811 (with bleeding) or K31.819 (without bleeding).It is crucial to consult the iFrameAI product for the most accurate and up-to-date details concerning medical billing and coding guidelines rather than relying solely on basic ICD, CPT, or HCPCS resources.