AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2005 Issue 3; Ask the Editor

GI Bleeding with Multiple Possible Causes

A patient presents with GI bleeding and undergoes both an EGD with biopsy and colonoscopy. Results reveal multiple findings including gastritis, duodenitis, esophagitis, diverticulosis (of colon), and colon polyp. The physician does not link the GI bleeding with these conditions nor does the physician state that the GI bleeding is not due to these conditions. What is the correct code assignment for these conditions? ...

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