Crohn's disease of small intestine with abscess

This code identifies a specific manifestation of Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel condition, affecting the small intestine. It indicates the presence of an abscess, a localized collection of pus, as a complication within the small bowel due to the chronic inflammation.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states Crohn's disease involving the small intestine with an associated abscess. This typically occurs in patients presenting with worsening abdominal pain, fever, and signs of infection localized to the small bowel.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the small intestine as the affected site and confirms the presence of an abscess.
• Do not use this code if the abscess is located in a different part of the gastrointestinal tract or if the Crohn's disease is not specifically of the small intestine.
• Consider additional codes for specific symptoms or other complications, such as fistula or obstruction, if documented.