2025 ICD-10-CM code K52.0
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Gastroenteritis and colitis due to radiation exposure.
Medical necessity for coding K52.0 is established by clinical documentation supporting the presence of gastroenteritis and colitis directly attributable to radiation therapy.This requires a clear temporal relationship between radiation exposure and symptom onset, and the exclusion of other potential causes.
The clinical responsibility for K52.0 involves diagnosing and managing radiation-induced gastroenteritis and colitis. This includes assessing symptoms, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests (e.g., imaging studies, endoscopy), and implementing treatment strategies ranging from supportive care (e.g., dietary modifications, hydration, medication for symptom control) to surgical intervention for severe complications.Close monitoring for potential complications and long-term management of chronic disease is crucial.
In simple words: This code means the stomach or intestines are inflamed because of radiation treatment.This can cause problems like diarrhea, stomach pain, or more serious complications if left untreated. The inflammation may happen during or long after radiation treatment.
K52.0, Gastroenteritis and colitis due to radiation, is an ICD-10-CM code that classifies inflammation of the stomach and intestines resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation. This condition can manifest acutely during radiation therapy or chronically months to years later.Symptoms can range from mild (diarrhea, abdominal pain) to severe (intestinal bleeding, obstruction, perforation, fistula formation). The severity depends on the radiation dose, the area irradiated, and individual patient factors.Chronic radiation enteritis may lead to long-term complications like malabsorption and strictures, requiring ongoing management.
Example 1: A 60-year-old male patient undergoing radiotherapy for prostate cancer develops diarrhea and abdominal cramping during treatment.Diagnosis: K52.0, Acute radiation enteritis., A 72-year-old female patient who completed pelvic radiotherapy for cervical cancer two years prior presents with chronic diarrhea, weight loss, and anemia.Endoscopy reveals intestinal strictures. Diagnosis: K52.0, Chronic radiation enteritis., A 55-year-old patient with a history of Hodgkin's lymphoma and prior abdominal radiation therapy experiences severe abdominal pain and signs of intestinal perforation.Requires emergency surgery. Diagnosis: K52.0, Radiation enteritis with perforation.
Detailed medical history including radiation therapy details (type, dose, treatment area), symptom onset and progression, physical examination findings, laboratory results (e.g., complete blood count, inflammatory markers), imaging studies (e.g., abdominal CT scan, endoscopy reports), and surgical reports (if applicable).
** The severity of radiation enteritis varies widely.Mild cases may only require supportive care, while severe cases may necessitate hospitalization and surgical intervention.Long-term follow-up is crucial for chronic radiation enteritis to monitor for complications and manage symptoms.
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