ICD10 code of Crohn's disease and ICD9 code

Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract. In the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10), the specific code for Crohn's disease is K50. This code falls under the category of "Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)", which includes both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The ICD-10 code K50 is further classified into subcategories based on the specific location of the disease within the gastrointestinal tract.

On the other hand, in the previous revision, the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9), the code for Crohn's disease was 555. The ICD-9 code 555 encompassed all types and locations of Crohn's disease. However, it's important to note that since October 2015, ICD-10 has been the standard coding system used in medical billing and documentation.

Crohn's disease is characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue. It can also lead to complications like strictures, fistulas, and malabsorption. The condition is typically diagnosed through a combination of medical history, physical examination, imaging tests, and endoscopy.

Proper coding of Crohn's disease using the ICD-10 system is crucial for accurate medical record-keeping, billing, and statistical analysis. The transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 allows for more specific and detailed classification, improving the precision and efficiency of healthcare data analysis and reporting.

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