Crohn's disease of both small and lg int w rectal bleeding

This code signifies Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, affecting both the small and large intestines. A key clinical feature for this specific code is the presence of rectal bleeding, indicating active gastrointestinal hemorrhage associated with the inflammatory process.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of Crohn's disease involving both the small and large bowel, and explicitly mentions rectal bleeding as a current symptom or complication. This is appropriate for patients presenting with active lower GI bleeding in the context of widespread Crohn's disease.

• Ensure documentation specifies involvement of both small and large intestines, not just one or the other.
• Confirm that rectal bleeding is explicitly documented as present and related to the Crohn's disease.
• Do not use this code if the bleeding is from a different source or if the Crohn's disease is limited to only the small or large intestine.