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ICD-10-CM Code for Fistula of stomach and duodenum K31.6

ICD-10 code K31.6 for Fistula of stomach and duodenum is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the digestive system .

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Official Long Descriptor

Fistula of stomach and duodenum
Gastrocolic fistula
Gastrojejunocolic fistula
Code also , if applicable, disruption of internal operation (surgical) wound (T81.32-)

K31

Includes: functional disorders of stomach

Excludes2: diabetic gastroparesis (E08.43, E09.43, E10.43, E11.43, E13.43)
diverticulum of duodenum (K57.00-K57.13)

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