Personal history of congenital malform of dgstv sys

This code indicates a patient's past medical history of a congenital malformation of the digestive system that has been corrected or is no longer active. This includes conditions like repaired esophageal atresia, intestinal atresia, or other structural birth defects of the gastrointestinal tract, excluding those specifically coded elsewhere. The malformation is no longer present or is asymptomatic due to successful intervention.

Use this code when documenting a patient's history of a congenital digestive system anomaly that has been surgically or medically corrected. This is appropriate for follow-up visits, routine check-ups, or when the history is relevant to current care, even if the patient is currently asymptomatic from the original condition. It signifies that the condition is resolved but remains part of the patient's permanent medical record.

• Always ensure the congenital malformation is specified as "other" and "corrected" to align with the code's specificity.
• Do not use this code if the congenital malformation is still active, uncorrected, or causing current symptoms; instead, code the active condition.
• Review the patient's medical record to confirm the specific type of digestive system malformation and its corrected status.