2025 ICD-10-CM code K62.7
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Diseases of the digestive system - Other diseases of intestines Diseases of the digestive system Feed
Radiation proctitis; inflammation of the rectum caused by radiation.
The medical necessity for coding K62.7 is established by the presence of symptoms consistent with radiation proctitis in a patient who has undergone pelvic radiation therapy.The severity of symptoms and the impact on the patient's quality of life will determine the level of intervention and associated medical necessity.
Diagnosis and management of radiation proctitis, including assessment of symptoms, ordering of diagnostic tests (e.g., sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy), and determining appropriate treatment (e.g., medication, dietary changes, surgery).
In simple words: Radiation proctitis is swelling and irritation in the rectum caused by radiation treatment for cancer. It can cause bleeding, pain, diarrhea, and changes in bowel habits.
Radiation proctitis is an inflammation of the rectal lining caused by radiation therapy.It's a known complication of pelvic radiotherapy, often used to treat cancers of the rectum, prostate, cervix, uterus, or bladder. The inflammation can range from mild to severe, manifesting as rectal bleeding, pain, diarrhea, tenesmus (the feeling of incomplete bowel evacuation), and changes in bowel habits.Additional codes should be used to specify the type of radiation (W88.-) or radiation therapy (Y84.2).
Example 1: A 65-year-old male patient receiving radiotherapy for prostate cancer develops rectal bleeding and pain.K62.7 is used to code the radiation proctitis., A 50-year-old female patient undergoing radiation therapy for cervical cancer experiences diarrhea and tenesmus. K62.7 is used to code the radiation proctitis. Additional codes might include those describing the severity of the diarrhea., A 70-year-old male patient who completed radiation therapy for rectal cancer six months prior presents with persistent rectal bleeding and a positive finding of radiation proctitis on colonoscopy. K62.7 is coded, and further codes specify the type of radiation administered.
Detailed history of radiation therapy, including type, dose, and treatment dates.Documentation of presenting symptoms (e.g., rectal bleeding, pain, diarrhea, changes in bowel habits).Findings from relevant examinations (e.g., physical examination, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy).Results of any laboratory tests performed.
** K62.7 should be coded only when radiation proctitis is confirmed or strongly suspected.The severity of radiation proctitis can vary greatly, and additional codes may be required to fully capture the clinical picture.
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- Specialties:Gastroenterology, Oncology, Radiation Oncology
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