Melena or Hematochezia: Difference between revisions
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*Therefore it is not actually a specific diagnosis or cause of the bleeding. | *Therefore it is not actually a specific diagnosis or cause of the bleeding. | ||
*'''Whenever possible code combine this code with the CAUSE of this symptom.''' | *'''Whenever possible code combine this code with the CAUSE of this symptom.''' | ||
**Indeed, one can have an upper GI source with blood from the rectum. | |||
*This code should only be used alone if the cause of the melena remains unknown. | *This code should only be used alone if the cause of the melena remains unknown. | ||