ICD-10-CM Code K62.7
Radiation proctitis
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.K62.7 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of radiation proctitis. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code K627 is used to code Radiation enteropathy
Radiation enteropathy or radiation enteritis is a syndrome that may develop following abdominal or pelvic radiation therapy for cancer. Many affected people are cancer survivors who had treatment for cervical cancer or prostate cancer, it has also been termed pelvic radiation disease with radiation proctitis being one of the principal features.
| Specialty: | Gastroenterology, Surgery, Oncology |
| MeSH Codes: | , D011349, D011349, D011349 |
| ICD 9 Codes: | 558.1, 987, 556.2, 569.49 |
Coding Notes for K62.7 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Additional Code Note:
Use Additional Code
Use Additional Code note means a second code must be used in conjunction with this code. Codes with this note are Etiology codes and must be followed by a Manifestation code or codes. - Code to identify the type of radiation See code W90.-
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #393-395 - Other digestive system diagnoses with MCC.
- DRG Group #393-395 - Other digestive system diagnoses with CC.
- DRG Group #393-395 - Other digestive system diagnoses without CC or MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'K62.7 - Radiation proctitis'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code K62.7. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code K62.7 and a single ICD9 code, 569.49 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: K62 - Other diseases of anus and rectum