ICD-9 code 537 for Other disorders of stomach and duodenum is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -DISEASES OF ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH, AND DUODENUM (530-539).
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I would code for the intestinal metaplasia of gastric mucosa.
If you go to the ICD9 index to "metaplasia" you see this:
Metaplasia
intestinal, of gastric mucosa 537.89... [ Read More ]
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[b]Gastromegaly[/b]
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[B]Vein, portal:[/B] A large vein that carries blood from the stomach and the intestines to the liver.
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Proc: Upper GI Endo DX: 537.4 - Fistula duodenal
scope went to 2nd part of duodenum. Proc performed by doc A & doc B.
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