Banding esophageal varices
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| Category/Organ System: |
Category: Gastrointestinal (old) |
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| Main Diagnosis: | Other Abdominal Procedures |
| Sub Diagnosis: | Banding-esophageal varices |
| Diagnosis Code: | 794-28 |
| Comorbid Diagnosis: | No |
| Charlson Comorbid coding (pre ICD10): | 0 |
| Program: | Critical Care and Medicine |
| Status: | Currently Collected |
| Start Date: | April 10, 2009 |
The application of rubber bands via endoscopy onto bleeding varices to achieve hemostasis