Find comprehensive information on gastroenterocolitis, including clinical documentation, medical coding, ICD-10 codes, symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis. This resource offers guidance for healthcare professionals on accurately documenting and coding gastroenterocolitis cases, covering both infectious and non-infectious causes. Learn about the appropriate medical terminology, diagnostic criteria, and best practices for managing this condition in a clinical setting. Explore resources for gastroenterocolitis treatment and patient care.
Also known as
Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis
Infections causing inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
Other nonspecific gastroenteritis and colitis
Gastrointestinal inflammation not caused by infection or specific disease.
Crohns disease and ulcerative colitis
Chronic inflammatory bowel diseases.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Infectious gastroenterocolitis?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Inflammation of stomach and intestines |
Stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis) |
Food poisoning (bacterial gastroenteritis) |
Coding gastroenterocolitis without specifying infectious vs. non-infectious etiology leads to inaccurate data and potential DRG misclassification.
Failing to capture dehydration as a secondary diagnosis with gastroenterocolitis impacts severity and resource utilization reporting.
Inaccurate coding of pediatric gastroenterocolitis (e.g., infantile vs. allergic) can affect quality metrics and reimbursement.
Patient presents with acute gastroenterocolitis, characterized by symptoms of diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Onset of symptoms began approximately [number] [time unit] prior to presentation. Frequency of diarrhea is described as [frequency description, e.g., three times per day, watery and loose]. Nausea is [severity, e.g., constant, intermittent] and emesis has occurred [number] times, described as [character of emesis, e.g., bilious, non-bloody]. Patient reports [presence or absence] of abdominal pain or cramping, localized to [location if present]. Fever is [present or absent], measured at [temperature if present]. Patient denies recent travel history. Recent dietary intake includes [brief description of recent food intake]. Hydration status appears [assessment of hydration, e.g., well-hydrated, mildly dehydrated]. Vital signs: Heart rate [heart rate], blood pressure [blood pressure], respiratory rate [respiratory rate], temperature [temperature]. Physical examination reveals [relevant findings, e.g., mild diffuse abdominal tenderness, hyperactive bowel sounds]. Differential diagnosis includes viral gastroenteritis, bacterial gastroenteritis, and food poisoning. Assessment: Acute gastroenterocolitis likely secondary to [presumed etiology, e.g., viral infection]. Plan: Patient education regarding oral rehydration therapy and dietary modifications. Prescribed antiemetic medication [medication name and dosage]. Stool studies not indicated at this time given likely viral etiology. Follow-up recommended if symptoms worsen or persist beyond [timeframe]. Return precautions reviewed, including signs of dehydration and persistent vomiting. ICD-10 code: [appropriate ICD-10 code, e.g., A08.4].