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Wiki Paracolic abscess

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this is the diagnosis would you code it as 569.6 for intestine abscess or the 567.22 For abscess abdom cavity?

I think the 567.22?
 
Is this the exact wording the doctor is using? 569.6x has to do with colostomy/enterostomy complications, and 567.22 is a peritoneal abscess. If the documentation does not state peritoneal abscess, I would not use this code. What does the doctor document? Is there a complication causing the abscess? Sorry for the additional questions! :)
 
no thats ok first I meant 569.5 for intestinal abscess? would that be correct

here is how it is stated by the attending physician the patient has diverticulitis with a localized abscess in the left lower quadrant.

the CT scan showed it like this there is a fluid and gas collection lateral to the distal descending colon in the left paracolic gutter consistent with a developing paracolic abscess.

thank you I appreciate the help with this.
 
Yes, I think it is correct. I would also code 562.11 because the doctor documented "diverticulitis with a localized abscess in the left lower quadrant."
 
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