Mesenteric ischemia, NOS
ICD10 Diagnosis | |
Dx: | Mesenteric ischemia, NOS |
ICD10 code: | K55.9 |
Pre-ICD10 counterpart: | Ischemic Bowel, Mesenteric Infarct/Thrombosis |
Charlson/ALERT Scale: | Peripheral vascular disease |
APACHE Como Component: | none |
APACHE Acute Component: | none |
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Additional Info
NOS in this case means that it is not clear if the condition is acute or chronic.
AKA ischemic bowel, ischemic gut
This refers to ischemia of small or large intestine.
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