DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

INTRODUCTIONWhat is digestive system? human digestive system consists of

the gastrointestinal tract plus the accessory organs of digestion (the tongue, salivary glands, pancreas, liver, and gallbladder).

Digestive system is based on the processes of ingestion,peristalsis,digestion,absorption,and defecation.

COMMON PATHOLOGIESAppendicitis

inflammation of the appendixAscites

condition of abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity

Cirrhosis of liverThis is a chronic liver disease,which is characterized by destruction of liver cells that ultimately leads to ineffective liver function and jaundice

Diverticular diseaseThis is a condition in which bulging pouches in the GI tract push the mucosal lining through the surrounding muscle

DysenteryInflammation of the intestine,especially of the colon

Fistula Abnormal passage from one organ to another organ

GERDGastro esophagus reflux disease

HematocheziaBlood in stools

HemorrhoidThis is a condition that causes a mass of enlarged,twisted varicose veins in the mucous membrane inside or just outside the rectum,also known as piles.

HerniaThis is a condition caused by the protrusion or projection of an organ or a part of the organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it.

IBDThis is a condition in which ulceration of the colon mucosa occurs.ulcerative colitis,and crohn’s disease are forms of IBD

Crohn’s disease This is the condition of chronic IBD that usually affects the ileum but may affect any portion of the intestial tract

Ulcerative colitisThis is the condition of chronic IBD of the colon characterized by episodes of diarrhea,rectal bleeding,and pain.

Irritable bowel syndrome(IBS)This is the condition characterized by gastrointestinal signs and symptoms,including constipation,gas,diarrhea,and bloating,all in the absence of organic pathology,also called as spastic colon

Jaundice This is the condition where discoloration of skin eye and mucous membranes due to excessive levels of bilirubin in the blood

obesityaccumulation of fat that exceeds the body’s skeletal and physical standards.

morbid obesitythis is a condition where patient is having more than 40 BMI

polypis a small tumor like benign tumor arising from mucous membrane surface

polyposisthis is a condition in which polyps grow in the intestinal tract

peptic ulcerpainful ulcer formation in the duodenum

ICD-10-CM GUIDELINESreport drug induced ulcer code from T36-

T50 range with fifth or sixth character of 5 to identify drug.

complications of bariatric procedures include an instruction to report an additional code to identify specific infection.

the exclude note with k44(diapharagmatic hernia) states that you should not use it for congenital hiatal hernia.instead you should use Q79.0

portal hypertension if document shows a

complication related to portal hypertension,you should report complication as an additional diagnosis

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