Angiodysplasia of stomach and duodenum with bleeding

This code signifies the presence of abnormal, fragile blood vessels (angiodysplasia) within the lining of the stomach and/or duodenum, which are actively causing or have recently caused gastrointestinal bleeding. These vascular malformations are prone to rupture, leading to acute or chronic blood loss.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states angiodysplasia of the stomach or duodenum and clearly indicates associated bleeding, such as hematemesis, melena, or positive fecal occult blood tests. This code is appropriate for both active bleeding episodes and when the bleeding has ceased but is directly attributed to the angiodysplasia.

• Ensure the documentation specifies both the location (stomach/duodenum) and the presence of bleeding.
• Do not use this code if bleeding is not documented or if the angiodysplasia is located elsewhere in the GI tract.
• Consider sequencing this code as the primary diagnosis if the bleeding is the principal reason for the encounter.