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ICD-10 Coding for Collagenous Colitis(K52.831, K52.8, K52.832)

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Learn about collagenous colitis ICD-10 coding (K52.831), documentation requirements, and clinical validation criteria for accurate diagnosis and billing.

Also known as:
Microscopic ColitisChronic Watery Diarrhea
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Collagenous Colitis

K00-K95Primary Range

Diseases of the digestive system

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Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Collagenous colitis
K52.831Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Lymphocytic colitisK52.832
Crohn's diseaseK50
Ulcerative colitisK51

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Collagenous Colitis.

Documenting 'microscopic colitis' without specifying subtype

Impact

Clinical: Leads to inappropriate treatment plans., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation

Always specify collagenous or lymphocytic subtype, Review biopsy reports for specific findings

Coding collagenous colitis as unspecified colitis (K52.9)

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect DRG assignment leading to lower reimbursement., Compliance: Potential for audit due to lack of specificity., Data Quality: Impacts accuracy of clinical data and research.

Mitigation

Use K52.831 only with biopsy confirmation.

Specificity of Diagnosis

Impact

Risk of audits due to non-specific coding.

Mitigation

Ensure biopsy confirmation and detailed documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

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