AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2004 Issue 1; Ask the Editor
Mesodiverticular Band with Internal Hernia and Obstruction
A pediatric patient underwent an exploratory laparotomy and resection of compromised intestine. The postoperative diagnosis was peritonitis and small bowel obstruction, internal hernia and volvulus secondary to mesodiverticular band. What is the appropriate code number for mesodiverticular band?
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