AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2023 Issue 2; Ask the Editor

High Output Ileostomy

A patient with an ileocolic anastomosis and diverting loop ileostomy was admitted for high output ileostomy with electrolyte abnormalities. During the admission, anti-motility medications were optimized and the patient was supported with IV hydration. The ostomy output returned to an appropriate volume and consistency and the patient was discharged. Is high output ileostomy considered a complication of the ileostomy? What code is assigned for a final diagnosis of high output ileostomy without documentation of an underlying cause? ...

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