2025 ICD-10-CM code K31.819
Angiodysplasia of stomach and duodenum without bleeding.
Medical necessity for procedures related to angiodysplasia is based on the presence and severity of symptoms like gastrointestinal bleeding, anemia, or other related complications.In the absence of bleeding, monitoring may be medically necessary.
Diagnosis and management of angiodysplasia, including endoscopic evaluation, potential ablative therapy if bleeding occurs, and addressing underlying conditions.
- Chapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
- Diseases of esophagus, stomach and duodenum (K20-K31)
In simple words: This refers to a condition where the blood vessels in your stomach and the beginning of your small intestine (duodenum) haven't formed correctly, but you're not experiencing any bleeding from them.
Angiodysplasia of stomach and duodenum without bleeding. This condition is characterized by abnormal development of blood vessels in the stomach and duodenum, but without active bleeding.
Example 1: A patient presents with chronic anemia. Endoscopy reveals angiodysplasia in the stomach and duodenum, but no active bleeding is observed. The diagnosis is angiodysplasia of stomach and duodenum without bleeding (K31.819)., A patient with a history of iron deficiency anemia undergoes esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), which reveals areas of angiodysplasia in the stomach and duodenum, but no signs of bleeding. K31.819 is used to code this finding., During a routine upper endoscopy, a patient is found to have small vascular ectasias in their stomach, which are identified as angiodysplasias. As there are no signs of current bleeding or a history of bleeding related to this, it is documented as angiodysplasia of stomach and duodenum without bleeding (K31.819).
Endoscopic findings describing the presence of angiodysplasia in the stomach and duodenum, along with documentation confirming the absence of active bleeding.
** Angiodysplasia is a common cause of gastrointestinal bleeding, especially in older adults. It can be associated with various conditions, including von Willebrand disease, aortic stenosis, and end-stage renal disease.
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