Digestive system perforation

Definition

This is a clinical form of sign indicating perforation of digestive tract. This category will be used for postcoordination codes as complications of underlying illness.

5 subordinate codes

• ME24.30Perforation of small intestine
• ME24.31Perforation of large intestine
• ME24.35Perforation of gallbladder or bile ducts
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Clinical manifestations of the digestive system

• ME24.0Digestive system abscess
• ME24.1Digestive system fistula
• ME24.2Digestive system obstruction
• ME24.4Digestive system stenosis
• ME24.5Digestive system ulcer
• ME24.6Digestive system dilatation
• ME24.7Digestive system incarceration
• ME24.8Digestive system strangulation or gangrene