2025 ICD-10-CM code K52.81
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Gastrointestinal Diseases - Noninfective enteritis and colitis Diseases of the digestive system Feed
Eosinophilic gastritis or gastroenteritis; eosinophilic enteritis.
Medical necessity is established through the presence of clinical symptoms and findings consistent with eosinophilic gastritis, gastroenteritis, or enteritis.Diagnostic procedures such as endoscopy with biopsy are typically necessary to confirm the diagnosis.
Gastroenterologists, general surgeons, and other specialists involved in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal disorders may be responsible for the care of patients with this condition.
In simple words: This code describes a type of inflammation in the stomach or intestines caused by a buildup of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell). It does not include inflammation of the esophagus.
This code encompasses eosinophilic gastritis or gastroenteritis, and eosinophilic enteritis.It excludes eosinophilic esophagitis (K20.0).
Example 1: A 35-year-old female presents with chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss.Endoscopy reveals eosinophilic infiltration in the gastric mucosa.K52.81 is assigned., A 10-year-old male experiences recurrent vomiting and abdominal distension.Biopsy of the small intestine shows increased eosinophils.K52.81 is assigned., A 60-year-old male with a history of inflammatory bowel disease undergoes colonoscopy, which shows eosinophilic infiltration in the colon.K52.81 is assigned along with any other relevant codes for underlying conditions.
Complete medical history, physical examination findings, endoscopic findings (if applicable), histopathological reports confirming eosinophilic infiltration, and any relevant laboratory test results (e.g., complete blood count with differential, stool studies).Clinical notes and treatment plans should also be documented.
** Further investigations may be necessary to determine the underlying cause of eosinophilic infiltration.Treatment may involve dietary changes, medication, or other interventions depending on the severity and specific presentation.
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