ICD-10-CM Code K31.819
Angiodysplasia of stomach and duodenum without bleeding
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.K31.819 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of angiodysplasia of stomach and duodenum without bleeding. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code K31819 is used to code Gastric antral vascular ectasia
Gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) is an uncommon cause of chronic gastrointestinal bleeding or iron deficiency anemia. The condition is associated with dilated small blood vessels in the antrum, or the last part of the stomach. The dilated vessels result in intestinal bleeding. It is also called watermelon stomach because streaky long red areas that are present in the stomach may resemble the markings on watermelon.
| Specialty: | Gastroenterology |
| MeSH Code: | D020252 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 537.82 |
Endoscopic image of gastric antral vascular ectasia seen as a radial pattern around the pylorus before (top) and after (bottom) treatment with argon plasma coagulation
Coding Notes for K31.819 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms
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MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #391-392 - Esophagitis, gastroent and misc digest disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #391-392 - Esophagitis, gastroent and misc digest disorders without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'K31.819 - Angiodysplasia of stomach and duodenum without bleeding'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 537.82 was previously used, K31.819 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: K31.81 - Angiodysplasia of stomach and duodenum