CHAPTER G
UPPER DIGESTIVE TRACT
(CODES G01-G82)

Note:  Use a subsidiary code for minimal access approach (Y74-Y76)
Use a subsidiary code to identify method of image control (Y53)



G01 Excision of oesophagus and stomach
 
G01.1 Oesophagogastrectomy and anastomosis of oesophagus to stomach
G01.2 Oesophagogastrectomy and anastomosis of oesophagus to transposed jejunum
G01.3 Oesophagogastrectomy and anastomosis of oesophagus to jejunum NEC
G01.8 Other specified
G01.9 Unspecified

G02 Total excision of oesophagus
 
G02.1 Total oesophagectomy and anastomosis of pharynx to stomach
G02.2 Total oesophagectomy and interposition of microvascularly attached jejunum
G02.3 Total oesophagectomy and interposition of jejunum NEC
G02.4 Total oesophagectomy and interposition of microvascularly attached colon
G02.5 Total oesophagectomy and interposition of colon NEC
G02.8 Other specified
G02.9 Unspecified

G03 Partial excision of oesophagus
 
G03.1 Partial oesophagectomy and end to end anastomosis of oesophagus
  Includes:  Partial oesophagectomy and reanastomosis of oesophagus to stomach


G03.2 Partial oesophagectomy and interposition of microvascularly attached jejunum
G03.3 Partial oesophagectomy and anastomosis of oesophagus to transposed jejunum
G03.4 Partial oesophagectomy and anastomosis of oesophagus to jejunum NEC
G03.5 Partial oesophagectomy and interposition of microvascularly attached colon
G03.6 Partial oesophagectomy and interposition of colon NEC
G03.8 Other specified
G03.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Oesophagectomy NEC



G04 Open extirpation of lesion of oesophagus
 
G04.1 Excision of lesion of oesophagus
G04.2 Open laser destruction of lesion of oesophagus
G04.3 Open destruction of lesion of oesophagus NEC
G04.8 Other specified
G04.9 Unspecified

G05 Bypass of oesophagus
  Includes:  Anastomosis or interposition of oesophagus without mention of bypass

Excludes:  When associated with excision of oesophagus (G01-G03)



G05.1 Bypass of oesophagus by anastomosis of oesophagus to oesophagus
G05.2 Bypass of oesophagus by anastomosis of oesophagus to stomach
G05.3 Bypass of oesophagus by interposition of microvascularly attached jejunum
G05.4 Bypass of oesophagus by interposition of jejunum NEC
G05.5 Bypass of oesophagus by interposition of microvascularly attached colon
G05.6 Bypass of oesophagus by interposition of colon NEC
G05.8 Other specified
G05.9 Unspecified

G06 Attention to connection of oesophagus
 
G06.1 Revision of interposition anastomosis of oesophagus
G06.2 Revision of anastomosis of oesophagus NEC
  Includes:  Revision of bypass of oesophagus NEC


G06.3 Removal of bypass of oesophagus
  Includes:  Conversion of interposition anastomosis to direct anastomosis of oesophagus


G06.4 Closure of bypass of oesophagus NEC
G06.8 Other specified
G06.9 Unspecified
G06.0 Conversion from previous direct anastomosis of oesophagus
  Note:  For use as a subsidiary code when associated with construction of interposition anastomosis of oesophagus (G05)



G07 Repair of oesophagus
 
G07.1 Closure of tracheo-oesophageal fistula
  Includes:  Excision of tracheo-oesophageal fistula


G07.2 Closure of fistula of oesophagus NEC
  Includes:  Excision of fistula of oesophagus NEC


G07.3 Correction of congenital atresia of oesophagus
G07.4 Repair of rupture of oesophagus
G07.8 Other specified
G07.9 Unspecified

G08 Artificial opening into oesophagus
 
G08.1 Exteriorisation of pouch of oesophagus
G08.2 External fistulisation of oesophagus NEC
G08.3 Tube oesophagostomy
  Includes:  Insertion of feeding tube through artificial opening of oesophagus


G08.8 Other specified
G08.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Oesophagostomy NEC



G09 Incision of oesophagus
 
G09.1 Cardiomyotomy
G09.2 Oesophagomyotomy NEC
G09.3 Division of web of oesophagus
G09.4 Drainage of oesophagus
  Includes:  Drainage of perioesophageal tissue


G09.8 Other specified
G09.9 Unspecified

G10 Open operations on varices of oesophagus
  Excludes:  Portal decompression operations (L77)



G10.1 Disconnection of azygos vein
G10.2 Transection of oesophagus using staple gun
G10.3 Transection of oesophagus NEC
G10.4 Local ligation of varices of oesophagus
G10.5 Open injection sclerotherapy to varices of oesophagus
G10.8 Other specified
G10.9 Unspecified

G11 Open placement of prosthesis in oesophagus
 
G11.1 Insertion of tubal prosthesis into oesophagus through stomach
G11.2 Open insertion of tubal prosthesis into oesophagus NEC
G11.3 Open revision of tubal prosthesis in oesophagus
G11.4 Open removal of tubal prosthesis from oesophagus
G11.8 Other specified
G11.9 Unspecified

G12 Other fibreoptic endoscopic extirpation of lesion of oesophagus
  Includes:  Endoscopic extirpation of lesion of oesophagus NEC

Excludes:  When associated with general fibreoptic endoscopic examination of upper gastrointestinal tract (G42,G43)

Note:  Principal G14
It is not necessary to code diagnostic fibreoptic endoscopic examination limited to oesophagus (G16.9)



G12.1 Fibreoptic endoscopic mucosal resection of lesion of oesophagus
G12.8 Other specified
G12.9 Unspecified

G13 Other open operations on oesophagus
 
G13.1 Open biopsy of lesion of oesophagus
  Includes:  Open biopsy of oesophagus


G13.2 Open removal of foreign body from oesophagus
G13.8 Other specified
G13.9 Unspecified

G14 Fibreoptic endoscopic extirpation of lesion of oesophagus
  Includes:  Endoscopic extirpation of lesion of oesophagus NEC

Excludes:  When associated with general fibreoptic endoscopic examination of upper gastrointestinal tract (G42,G43)

Note:  Principal category, extended at G12
It is not necessary to code diagnostic fibreoptic endoscopic examination limited to oesophagus (G16.9)



G14.1 Fibreoptic endoscopic snare resection of lesion of oesophagus
G14.2 Fibreoptic endoscopic laser destruction of lesion of oesophagus
G14.3 Fibreoptic endoscopic cauterisation of lesion of oesophagus
G14.4 Fibreoptic endoscopic injection sclerotherapy to varices of oesophagus
G14.5 Fibreoptic endoscopic destruction of lesion of oesophagus NEC
G14.6 Fibreoptic endoscopic submucosal resection of lesion of oesophagus
G14.7 Fibreoptic endoscopic photodynamic therapy of lesion of oesophagus
G14.8 Other specified
G14.9 Unspecified

G15 Other therapeutic fibreoptic endoscopic operations on oesophagus
  Includes:  Therapeutic endoscopic operations on oesophagus NEC

Excludes:  When associated with general fibreoptic endoscopic examination of upper gastrointestinal tract (G44, G46)

Note:  Principal category, extended at G20
It is not necessary to code diagnostic fibreoptic endoscopic examination limited to oesophagus (G16.9)



G15.1 Fibreoptic endoscopic removal of foreign body from oesophagus
  Includes:  Removal of foreign body from oesophagus NEC


G15.2 Fibreoptic endoscopic balloon dilation of oesophagus
G15.3 Fibreoptic endoscopic dilation of oesophagus NEC
G15.4 Fibreoptic endoscopic insertion of tubal prosthesis into oesophagus
G15.5 Fibreoptic endoscopic dilation of web of oesophagus
G15.6 Fibreoptic endoscopic insertion of expanding metal stent into oesophagus NEC
G15.7 Fibreoptic endoscopic insertion of expanding covered metal stent into oesophagus
G15.8 Other specified
G15.9 Unspecified

G16 Diagnostic fibreoptic endoscopic examination of oesophagus
  Includes:  Diagnostic endoscopic examination of oesophagus NEC
Biopsy of lesion of oesophagus NEC
Biopsy of oesophagus NEC

Excludes:  When not limited to oesophagus (G45)



G16.1 Diagnostic fibreoptic endoscopic examination of oesophagus and biopsy of lesion of oesophagus
  Includes:  Diagnostic fibreoptic endoscopic examination of oesophagus and biopsy
of oesophagus
Fibreoptic endoscopic biopsy of lesion of oesophagus
Fibreoptic endoscopic biopsy of oesophagus
Biopsy of lesion of oesophagus NEC
Biopsy of oesophagus NEC


G16.2 Diagnostic fibreoptic endoscopic ultrasound examination of oesophagus
G16.3 Diagnostic fibreoptic insertion of Bravo pH capsule into oesophagus
  Excludes:  When associated with general fibreoptic examination of upper gastrointestinal tract (G45.3)


G16.8 Other specified
G16.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Fibreoptic oesophagoscopy NEC
Oesophagoscopy NEC



G17 Endoscopic extirpation of lesion of oesophagus using rigid oesophagoscope
  Includes:  Endoscopic extirpation of lesion of stomach using rigid gastroscope

Excludes:  Endoscopic extirpation of lesion of stomach NEC (G42, G43)

Note:  It is not necessary to code diagnostic endoscopic examination of oesophagus using rigid oesophagoscope (G19.9)



G17.1 Endoscopic snare resection of lesion of oesophagus using rigid oesophagoscope
G17.2 Endoscopic laser destruction of lesion of oesophagus using rigid oesophagoscope
G17.3 Endoscopic cauterisation of lesion of oesophagus using rigid oesophagoscope
G17.4 Endoscopic injection sclerotherapy to varices of oesophagus using rigid oesophagoscope
G17.8 Other specified
G17.9 Unspecified

G18 Other therapeutic endoscopic operations on oesophagus using rigid oesophagoscope
  Includes:  Therapeutic endoscopic operations on stomach using rigid gastroscope NEC

Excludes:  Therapeutic endoscopic operations on stomach NEC (G44, G46)

Note:  It is not necessary to code diagnostic endoscopic examination of oesophagus using rigid oesophagoscope (G19.9)



G18.1 Endoscopic removal of foreign body from oesophagus using rigid oesophagoscope
G18.2 Endoscopic balloon dilation of oesophagus using rigid oesophagoscope
G18.3 Endoscopic dilation of oesophagus using rigid oesophagoscope NEC
G18.4 Endoscopic insertion of tubal prosthesis into oesophagus using rigid oesophagoscope
G18.5 Dilation of web of oesophagus using rigid oesophagoscope
G18.8 Other specified
G18.9 Unspecified

G19 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of oesophagus using rigid oesophagoscope
  Includes:  Diagnostic endoscopic examination of stomach using rigid gastroscope

Excludes:  Diagnostic endoscopic examination of stomach NEC (G45)



G19.1 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of oesophagus and biopsy of lesion of oesophagus using rigid oesophagoscope
  Includes:  Diagnostic endoscopic examination of oesophagus and biopsy of oesophagus using rigid oesophagoscope
Endoscopic biopsy of lesion of oesophagus using rigid oesophagoscope
Biopsy of lesion of oesophagus using rigid oesophagoscope NEC
Biopsy of oesophagus using rigid oesophagoscope NEC

Excludes:  Biopsy of lesion of stomach NEC (G45.1)
Biopsy of stomach NEC (G45.1)


G19.2 Diagnostic endoscopic insertion of Bravo pH capsule using rigid oesophagoscope
  Excludes:  When associated with general fibreoptic examination of upper gastrointestinal tract (G45.3)


G19.8 Other specified
G19.9 Unspecified

G20 Therapeutic fibreoptic endoscopic operations on oesophagus
  Includes:  Therapeutic endoscopic operations on oesophagus NEC

Excludes:  When associated with general fibreoptic endoscopic examination of upper gastrointestinal tract (G44, G46)

Note:  Principal G15
It is not necessary to code diagnostic fibreoptic endoscopic examination limited to oesophagus (G16.9)



G20.1 Fibreoptic endoscopic coagulation of bleeding lesion of oesophagus NEC
G20.2 Fibreoptic endoscopic coagulation of bleeding lesion of oesophagus using haemostatic spray
G20.8 Other specified
G20.9 Unspecified

G21 Other operations on oesophagus
 
G21.1 Intubation of oesophagus for pH manometry
G21.2 Intubation of oesophagus for pressure manometry
G21.3 Intubation of oesophagus and instillation of acid or alkali HFQ
G21.4 Intubation of oesophagus NEC
G21.5 Insertion of stent into oesophagus NEC
G21.6 Cytology of oesophagus using ingestible sponge
G21.8 Other specified
G21.9 Unspecified

G23 Repair of diaphragmatic hernia
 
G23.1 Repair of oesophageal hiatus using thoracic approach
G23.2 Repair of diaphragmatic hernia using thoracic approach NEC
G23.3 Repair of oesophageal hiatus using abdominal approach
G23.4 Repair of diaphragmatic hernia using abdominal approach NEC
G23.8 Other specified
G23.9 Unspecified

G24 Antireflux operations
 
G24.1 Antireflux fundoplication using thoracic approach
G24.2 Antireflux operation using thoracic approach NEC
G24.3 Antireflux fundoplication using abdominal approach
G24.4 Antireflux gastropexy
G24.5 Gastroplasty and antireflux procedure HFQ
G24.6 Insertion of Angelchick prosthesis
G24.8 Other specified
G24.9 Unspecified

G25 Revision of antireflux operations
 
G25.1 Revision of fundoplication of stomach
G25.2 Adjustment to Angelchick prosthesis
G25.3 Removal of Angelchick prosthesis
G25.8 Other specified
G25.9 Unspecified

G26 Transplantation of stomach
 
G26.1 Allotransplantation of stomach
G26.8 Other specified
G26.9 Unspecified

G27 Total excision of stomach
 
G27.1 Total gastrectomy and excision of surrounding tissue
  Note:  Use an additional code as necessary for excision of lymph node (T87)


G27.2 Total gastrectomy and anastomosis of oesophagus to duodenum
G27.3 Total gastrectomy and interposition of jejunum
G27.4 Total gastrectomy and anastomosis of oesophagus to transposed jejunum
G27.5 Total gastrectomy and anastomosis of oesophagus to jejunum NEC
G27.8 Other specified
G27.9 Unspecified

G28 Partial excision of stomach
 
G28.1 Partial gastrectomy and anastomosis of stomach to duodenum
G28.2 Partial gastrectomy and anastomosis of stomach to transposed jejunum
G28.3 Partial gastrectomy and anastomosis of stomach to jejunum NEC
G28.4 Sleeve gastrectomy and duodenal switch
  Excludes:  Duodenal switch (G71.6)


G28.5 Sleeve gastrectomy NEC
G28.8 Other specified
G28.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Gastrectomy NEC



G29 Open extirpation of lesion of stomach
 
G29.1 Open excision of polyp of stomach
G29.2 Open excision of lesion of stomach NEC
G29.3 Open laser destruction of lesion of stomach
G29.4 Diathermy to lesion of stomach
G29.5 Cryotherapy to lesion of stomach
G29.8 Other specified
G29.9 Unspecified

G30 Plastic operations on stomach
 
G30.1 Gastroplasty NEC
G30.2 Partitioning of stomach NEC
G30.3 Partitioning of stomach using band
G30.4 Partitioning of stomach using staples
G30.5 Maintenance of gastric band
  Excludes:  Removal of gastric band (G38.7)


G30.8 Other specified
G30.9 Unspecified

G31 Connection of stomach to duodenum
  Includes:  Gastroduodenostomy

Excludes:  Connection of stomach to duodenum when associated with concurrent excision of stomach (G27.2, G28.1)



G31.1 Bypass of stomach by anastomosis of oesophagus to duodenum
G31.2 Bypass of stomach by anastomosis of stomach to duodenum
G31.3 Revision of anastomosis of stomach to duodenum
G31.4 Conversion to anastomosis of stomach to duodenum
  Note:  Use a subsidiary conversion from code as necessary


G31.5 Closure of connection of stomach to duodenum
G31.6 Attention to connection of stomach to duodenum
  Excludes:  Revision of anastomosis of stomach to duodenum (G31.3)
Closure of connection of stomach to duodenum (G31.5)


G31.8 Other specified
G31.9 Unspecified
G31.0 Conversion from previous anastomosis of stomach to duodenum

G32 Connection of stomach to transposed jejunum
  Excludes:  Connection of stomach to transposed jejunum when associated with concurrent excision of stomach (G27.4, G28.2)



G32.1 Bypass of stomach by anastomosis of stomach to transposed jejunum
G32.2 Revision of anastomosis of stomach to transposed jejunum
G32.3 Conversion to anastomosis of stomach to transposed jejunum
  Note:  Use a subsidiary conversion from code as necessary


G32.4 Closure of connection of stomach to transposed jejunum
G32.5 Attention to connection of stomach to transposed jejunum
  Excludes:  Revision of anastomosis of stomach to transposed jejunum (G32.2)
Closure of anastomosis of stomach to transposed jejunum (G32.4)


G32.8 Other specified
G32.9 Unspecified
G32.0 Conversion from previous anastomosis of stomach to transposed jejunum

G33 Other connection of stomach to jejunum
  Includes:  Gastroenterostomy NEC

Excludes:  Connection of stomach to jejunum when associated with concurrent excision of stomach NEC (G27.5, G28.3)



G33.1 Bypass of stomach by anastomosis of stomach to jejunum NEC
  Note:  Use as a secondary code when associated with concurrent vagotomy (A27)


G33.2 Revision of anastomosis of stomach to jejunum NEC
G33.3 Conversion to anastomosis of stomach to jejunum NEC
  Note:  Use a subsidiary conversion from code as necessary


G33.4 Open reduction of intussusception of gastroenterostomy
G33.5 Closure of connection of stomach to jejunum NEC
G33.6 Attention to connection of stomach to jejunum
  Excludes:  Revision of anastomosis of stomach to jejunum NEC (G33.2)
Closure of anastomosis of stomach to jejunum NEC (G33.5)


G33.8 Other specified
G33.9 Unspecified
G33.0 Conversion from previous anastomosis of stomach to jejunum NEC

G34 Artificial opening into stomach
 
G34.1 Creation of permanent gastrostomy
G34.2 Creation of temporary gastrostomy
  Includes:  Creation of gastrostomy NEC


G34.3 Reconstruction of gastrostomy
G34.4 Closure of gastrostomy
G34.5 Attention to gastrostomy tube
G34.8 Other specified
G34.9 Unspecified

G35 Operations on ulcer of stomach
 
G35.1 Closure of perforated ulcer of stomach
G35.2 Closure of ulcer of stomach NEC
  Includes:  Suture of ulcer of stomach NEC


G35.8 Other specified
G35.9 Unspecified

G36 Other repair of stomach
 
G36.1 Gastropexy NEC
G36.2 Closure of perforation of stomach NEC
G36.3 Closure of abnormal opening of stomach NEC
G36.8 Other specified
G36.9 Unspecified

G38 Other open operations on stomach
 
G38.1 Open biopsy of lesion of stomach
  Includes:  Open biopsy of stomach


G38.2 Open insertion of prosthesis into stomach
G38.3 Open insertion of feeding tube into stomach
G38.4 Open removal of foreign body from stomach
G38.5 Incision of stomach NEC
  Includes:  Gastrotomy NEC


G38.6 Reduction of volvulus of stomach
G38.7 Removal of gastric band
G38.8 Other specified
G38.9 Unspecified

G40 Incision of pylorus
 
G40.1 Pyloromyotomy
  Note:  Use as a secondary code when associated with concurrent vagotomy (A27)


G40.2 Repair of congenital atresia of pylorus
G40.3 Pyloroplasty NEC
  Note:  Use as a secondary code when associated with concurrent vagotomy (A27)


G40.4 Revision of pyloroplasty
G40.5 Closure of pyloroplasty
G40.6 Open dilation of pylorus
G40.8 Other specified
G40.9 Unspecified

G41 Other operations on pylorus
 
G41.1 Open biopsy of lesion of pylorus
  Includes:  Open biopsy of pylorus


G41.2 Repair of perforation of pylorus
G41.8 Other specified
G41.9 Unspecified

G42 Other fibreoptic endoscopic extirpation of lesion of upper gastrointestinal tract
  Includes:  Endoscopic extirpation of lesion of upper gastrointestinal tract NEC
Oesophagus
Stomach
Pylorus
Proximal duodenum

Excludes:  When associated with endoscopic examination limited to oesophagus (G14, G17)
When associated with endoscopic examination limited to duodenum (G54.1)

Note:  Principal G43
It is not necessary to code diagnostic endoscopic examination of upper gastrointestinal tract (G45.9)
Use a subsidiary site code as necessary



G42.1 Fibreoptic endoscopic submucosal resection of lesion of upper gastrointestinal tract
G42.2 Fibreoptic endoscopic photodynamic therapy of lesion of upper gastrointestinal tract
G42.3 Fibreoptic endoscopic mucosal resection of lesion of upper gastrointestinal tract
G42.8 Other specified
G42.9 Unspecified

G43 Fibreoptic endoscopic extirpation of lesion of upper gastrointestinal tract
  Includes:  Endoscopic extirpation of lesion of upper gastrointestinal tract NEC
Oesophagus
Stomach
Pylorus
Proximal duodenum

Excludes:  When associated with endoscopic examination limited to oesophagus (G14, G17)
When associated with endoscopic examination limited to duodenum (G54.1)

Note:  Principal category, extended at G42
It is not necessary to code diagnostic endoscopic examination of upper gastrointestinal tract (G45.9)
Use a subsidiary site code as necessary



G43.1 Fibreoptic endoscopic snare resection of lesion of upper gastrointestinal tract
G43.2 Fibreoptic endoscopic laser destruction of lesion of upper gastrointestinal tract
G43.3 Fibreoptic endoscopic cauterisation of lesion of upper gastrointestinal tract
G43.4 Fibreoptic endoscopic sclerotherapy to lesion of upper gastrointestinal tract
G43.5 Fibreoptic endoscopic destruction of lesion of upper gastrointestinal tract NEC
G43.6 Fibreoptic endoscopic injection therapy to lesion of upper gastrointestinal tract NEC
G43.7 Fibreoptic endoscopic rubber band ligation of upper gastrointestinal tract varices
G43.8 Other specified
G43.9 Unspecified

G44 Other therapeutic fibreoptic endoscopic operations on upper gastrointestinal tract
  Includes:  Therapeutic endoscopic operations on upper gastrointestinal tract NEC
Oesophagus
Stomach
Pylorus
Proximal duodenum

Excludes:  When associated with endoscopic examination limited to oesophagus (G15, G18)
When associated with endoscopic examination limited to duodenum (G54)

Note:  Principal category, extended at G46
It is not necessary to code additionally any mention of diagnostic endoscopic examination of upper gastrointestinal tract (G45.9)
Use a subsidiary site code as necessary



G44.1 Fibreoptic endoscopic insertion of prosthesis into upper gastrointestinal tract
  Includes:  Endoscopic insertion of expanding metal stent into upper gastrointestinal tract


G44.2 Fibreoptic endoscopic removal of foreign body from upper gastrointestinal tract
G44.3 Fibreoptic endoscopic dilation of upper gastrointestinal tract NEC
G44.4 Fibreoptic endoscopic reduction of intussusception of gastroenterostomy
G44.5 Fibreoptic endoscopic percutaneous insertion of gastrostomy
G44.6 Fibreoptic endoscopic pressure controlled balloon dilation of lower oesophageal sphincter
G44.7 Fibreoptic endoscopic removal of gastrostomy tube
G44.8 Other specified
G44.9 Unspecified

G45 Diagnostic fibreoptic endoscopic examination of upper gastrointestinal tract
  Includes:  Diagnostic endoscopic examination of upper gastrointestinal tract NEC
Oesophagus
Stomach
Pylorus
Proximal duodenum

Excludes:  When associated with examination limited to oesophagus (G16)
When associated with examination limited to duodenum (G55)

Note:  Use a subsidiary site code as necessary



G45.1 Fibreoptic endoscopic examination of upper gastrointestinal tract and biopsy of lesion of upper gastrointestinal tract
  Includes:  Fibreoptic endoscopic examination of upper gastrointestinal tract and biopsy of upper gastrointestinal tract
Biopsy of lesion of upper gastrointestinal tract NEC
Biopsy of upper gastrointestinal tract NEC


G45.2 Fibreoptic endoscopic ultrasound examination of upper gastrointestinal tract
  Includes:  Endoscopic ultrasound examination of upper gastrointestinal tract NEC


G45.3 Fibreoptic endoscopic insertion of Bravo pH capsule into upper gastrointestinal tract
  Excludes:  When associated with examination limited to oesophagus (G16.3, G19.2)


G45.4 Fibreoptic endoscopic examination of upper gastrointestinal tract and staining of gastric mucosa
  Includes:  Staining of gastric mucosa NEC


G45.8 Other specified
G45.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Fibreoptic gastroscopy NEC
Gastroscopy NEC



G46 Therapeutic fibreoptic endoscopic operations on upper gastrointestinal tract
  Includes:  Therapeutic endoscopic operations on upper gastrointestinal tract NEC
Oesophagus
Stomach
Pylorus
Proximal duodenum

Excludes:  When associated with endoscopic examination limited to oesophagus (G15, G18)
When associated with endoscopic examination limited to duodenum (G54)

Note:  Principal G44
It is not necessary to code additionally any mention of diagnostic endoscopic examination of upper gastrointestinal tract (G45.9)
Use a subsidiary site code as necessary



G46.1 Fibreoptic endoscopic endoluminal plication of gastro-oesophageal junction
G46.2 Fibreoptic endoscopic coagulation of bleeding lesion of upper gastrointestinal tract NEC
G46.3 Fibreoptic endoscopic coagulation of bleeding lesion of upper gastrointestinal tract using haemostatic spray
G46.8 Other specified
G46.9 Unspecified

G47 Intubation of stomach
 
G47.1 Intubation of stomach for pH manometry
G47.2 Intubation of stomach for pressure manometry
G47.3 Irrigation of stomach
  Includes:  Lavage of stomach
Washout of stomach


G47.4 Intubation of stomach for study of gastric secretion
G47.5 Insertion of nasogastric tube
G47.8 Other specified
G47.9 Unspecified

G48 Other operations on stomach
 
G48.1 Insertion of gastric bubble
G48.2 Attention to gastric bubble
G48.3 Induction of emesis
G48.4 Administration of activated charcoal
G48.5 Insertion of gastric balloon
G48.6 Attention to gastric balloon
G48.8 Other specified
G48.9 Unspecified

G49 Excision of duodenum
  Excludes:  Pancreaticoduodenectomy (J56)



G49.1 Gastroduodenectomy
G49.2 Total excision of duodenum
G49.3 Partial excision of duodenum
G49.8 Other specified
G49.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Duodenectomy NEC



G50 Open extirpation of lesion of duodenum
 
G50.1 Excision of lesion of duodenum
G50.2 Open destruction of lesion of duodenum
G50.8 Other specified
G50.9 Unspecified

G51 Bypass of duodenum
 
G51.1 Bypass of duodenum by anastomosis of stomach to jejunum
G51.2 Bypass of duodenum by anastomosis of duodenum to duodenum
G51.3 Bypass of duodenum by anastomosis of duodenum to jejunum
G51.4 Bypass of duodenum by anastomosis of duodenum to colon
G51.8 Other specified
G51.9 Unspecified

G52 Operations on ulcer of duodenum
 
G52.1 Closure of perforated ulcer of duodenum
G52.2 Suture of ulcer of duodenum NEC
G52.3 Oversew of blood vessel of duodenal ulcer
G52.8 Other specified
G52.9 Unspecified

G53 Other open operations on duodenum
 
G53.1 Open biopsy of lesion of duodenum
  Includes:  Open biopsy of duodenum


G53.2 Closure of perforation of duodenum NEC
G53.3 Open removal of foreign body from duodenum
G53.4 Open insertion of tubal prosthesis into duodenum
G53.5 Incision of duodenum NEC
  Includes:  Duodenotomy NEC


G53.6 Correction of malrotation of duodenum
G53.8 Other specified
G53.9 Unspecified

G54 Therapeutic endoscopic operations on duodenum
  Excludes:  When associated with general endoscopic examination of upper gastrointestinal tract (G42, G43, G44, G46)
When associated with endoscopic examination of biliary and pancreatic ducts (J40-J42)

Note:  It is not necessary to code additionally any mention of diagnostic endoscopic examination limited to duodenum (G55.9)



G54.1 Endoscopic extirpation of lesion of duodenum
  Includes:  Snare resection of duodenum


G54.2 Endoscopic dilation of duodenum
G54.3 Endoscopic insertion of tubal prosthesis into duodenum
G54.8 Other specified
G54.9 Unspecified

G55 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of duodenum
  Excludes:  When not limited to duodenum (G45)



G55.1 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of duodenum and biopsy of lesion of duodenum
  Includes:  Diagnostic endoscopic examination of duodenum and biopsy of duodenum
Endoscopic biopsy of lesion of duodenum
Endoscopic biopsy of duodenum
Biopsy of lesion of duodenum NEC
Biopsy of duodenum NEC


G55.8 Other specified
G55.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Duodenoscopy NEC



G57 Other operations on duodenum
 
G57.1 Intubation of duodenum for studies of pancreatic function HFQ
G57.2 Intubation of duodenum NEC
G57.8 Other specified
G57.9 Unspecified

G58 Excision of jejunum
 
G58.1 Total jejunectomy and anastomosis of stomach to ileum
G58.2 Total jejunectomy and anastomosis of duodenum to ileum
G58.3 Total jejunectomy and anastomosis of duodenum to colon
G58.4 Partial jejunectomy and anastomosis of jejunum to ileum
  Includes:  Jejunectomy and anastomosis of jejunum to jejunum


G58.5 Partial jejunectomy and anastomosis of duodenum to colon
G58.8 Other specified
G58.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Jejunectomy NEC



G59 Extirpation of lesion of jejunum
 
G59.1 Excision of lesion of jejunum
G59.2 Open destruction of lesion of jejunum
G59.8 Other specified
G59.9 Unspecified

G60 Artificial opening into jejunum
 
G60.1 Creation of jejunostomy
G60.2 Refashioning of jejunostomy
G60.3 Closure of jejunostomy
G60.4 Attention to jejunostomy tube
G60.8 Other specified
G60.9 Unspecified

G61 Bypass of jejunum
 
G61.1 Bypass of jejunum by anastomosis of jejunum to jejunum
G61.2 Bypass of jejunum by anastomosis of jejunum to ileum
G61.3 Bypass of jejunum by anastomosis of jejunum to colon
G61.8 Other specified
G61.9 Unspecified

G62 Open endoscopic operations on jejunum
 
G62.1 Open jejunoscopy
  Includes:  Operative jejunoscopy


G62.8 Other specified
G62.9 Unspecified

G63 Other open operations on jejunum
 
G63.1 Open biopsy of lesion of jejunum
  Includes:  Open biopsy of jejunum
Biopsy of lesion of jejunum NEC
Biopsy of jejunum NEC


G63.2 Incision of jejunum
G63.3 Closure of perforation of jejunum
G63.4 Open intubation of jejunum
G63.8 Other specified
G63.9 Unspecified

G64 Therapeutic endoscopic operations on jejunum
  Note:  It is not necessary to code additionally any mention of diagnostic endoscopic examination of jejunum (G65.9)



G64.1 Endoscopic extirpation of lesion of jejunum
G64.2 Endoscopic dilation of jejunum
G64.3 Endoscopic insertion of tubal prosthesis into jejunum
G64.8 Other specified
G64.9 Unspecified

G65 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of jejunum
 
G65.1 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of jejunum and biopsy of lesion of jejunum
  Includes:  Diagnostic endoscopic examination of jejunum and biopsy of jejunum
Endoscopic biopsy of lesion of jejunum
Endoscopic biopsy of jejunum


G65.8 Other specified
G65.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Jejunoscopy NEC



G67 Other operations on jejunum
 
G67.1 Intubation of jejunum for decompression of intestine
G67.2 Intubation of jejunum for measurement of intestinal function
G67.3 Passage of Crosby capsule into jejunum for biopsy of mucosa of jejunum
G67.4 Intubation of jejunum NEC
G67.5 Insertion of nasojejunal tube
G67.8 Other specified
G67.9 Unspecified

G68 Transplantation of ileum
  Includes:  Small intestine NEC



G68.1 Allotransplantation of ileum
G68.8 Other specified
G68.9 Unspecified

G69 Excision of ileum
  Includes:  Small intestine NEC



G69.1 Ileectomy and anastomosis of stomach to ileum
G69.2 Ileectomy and anastomosis of duodenum to ileum
G69.3 Ileectomy and anastomosis of ileum to ileum
G69.4 Ileectomy and anastomosis of ileum to colon
G69.8 Other specified
G69.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Ileectomy NEC



G70 Open extirpation of lesion of ileum
  Includes:  Small intestine NEC



G70.1 Excision of Meckel's diverticulum
G70.2 Excision of lesion of ileum NEC
G70.3 Open destruction of lesion of ileum
G70.8 Other specified
G70.9 Unspecified

G71 Bypass of ileum
  Includes:  Small intestine NEC



G71.1 Bypass of ileum by anastomosis of jejunum to ileum
G71.2 Bypass of ileum by anastomosis of ileum to ileum
G71.3 Bypass of ileum by anastomosis of ileum to caecum
G71.4 Bypass of ileum by anastomosis of ileum to transverse colon
G71.5 Bypass of ileum by anastomosis of ileum to colon NEC
  Includes:  Bypass of ileum by anastomosis of ileum to rectum


G71.6 Duodenal switch
  Excludes:  Duodenal switch associated with concurrent sleeve gastrectomy (G28.4)


G71.7 Reversal of duodenal switch
G71.8 Other specified
G71.9 Unspecified

G72 Other connection of ileum
  Includes:  Small intestine NEC

Excludes:  When associated with concurrent excision of ileum (G69)



G72.1 Anastomosis of ileum to caecum
G72.2 Anastomosis of ileum to transverse colon
G72.3 Anastomosis of ileum to colon NEC
G72.4 Anastomosis of ileum to rectum
G72.5 Anastomosis of ileum to anus and creation of pouch HFQ
G72.8 Other specified
G72.9 Unspecified

G73 Attention to connection of ileum
  Includes:  Small intestine NEC



G73.1 Revision of anastomosis of ileum
  Includes:  Revision of ileocolic anastomosis
Revision of anastomosis of small intestine NEC


G73.2 Closure of anastomosis of ileum
G73.3 Resection of ileostomy
G73.4 Resection of ileocolic anastomosis
G73.8 Other specified
G73.9 Unspecified

G74 Creation of artificial opening into ileum
  Includes:  Small intestine NEC



G74.1 Creation of continent ileostomy
G74.2 Creation of temporary ileostomy
G74.3 Creation of defunctioning ileostomy
  Includes:  Creation of split ileostomy


G74.8 Other specified
G74.9 Unspecified

G75 Attention to artificial opening into ileum
  Includes:  Small intestine NEC



G75.1 Refashioning of ileostomy
G75.2 Repair of prolapse of ileostomy
G75.3 Closure of ileostomy
G75.4 Dilation of ileostomy
G75.5 Reduction of prolapse of ileostomy
G75.6 Resiting of ileostomy
G75.8 Other specified
G75.9 Unspecified

G76 Intra-abdominal manipulation of ileum
  Includes:  Small intestine NEC



G76.1 Open reduction of intussusception of ileum
G76.2 Open relief of strangulation of ileum
G76.3 Open relief of obstruction of ileum NEC
G76.4 Plication of ileum
G76.8 Other specified
G76.9 Unspecified

G78 Other open operations on ileum
  Includes:  Small intestine NEC



G78.1 Open biopsy of lesion of ileum
  Includes:  Open biopsy of ileum
Biopsy of lesion of ileum NEC
Biopsy of ileum NEC


G78.2 Strictureplasty of ileum
G78.3 Removal of foreign body from ileum
G78.4 Closure of perforation of ileum
G78.5 Exclusion of segment of ileum
G78.6 Open intubation of ileum
G78.8 Other specified
G78.9 Unspecified

G79 Therapeutic endoscopic operations on ileum
  Includes:  Small intestine NEC

Note:  It is not necessary to code additionally any mention of diagnostic endoscopic examination of ileum (G80.9)



G79.1 Endoscopic extirpation of lesion of ileum
G79.2 Endoscopic dilation of ileum
G79.3 Endoscopic insertion of tubal prosthesis into ileum
G79.8 Other specified
G79.9 Unspecified

G80 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of ileum
  Includes:  Small intestine NEC



G80.1 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of ileum and biopsy of lesion of ileum
  Includes:  Diagnostic endoscopic examination of ileum and biopsy of ileum
Endoscopic biopsy of lesion of ileum
Endoscopic biopsy of ileum


G80.2 Code retired - refer to introduction
G80.3 Diagnostic endoscopic balloon examination of ileum
G80.8 Other specified
G80.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Ileoscopy NEC
Enteroscopy NEC



G82 Other operations on ileum
  Includes:  Small intestine NEC



G82.1 Radiological reduction of intussusception of ileum using barium enema
G82.2 Intubation of ileum for decompression of intestine
G82.3 Intubation of ileum for studies on function HFQ
G82.4 Intubation of ileum NEC
G82.5 Radiological reduction of intussusception of ileum using air enema
G82.8 Other specified
G82.9 Unspecified


CHAPTER H
LOWER DIGESTIVE TRACT
(CODES H01-H73)

Note:  Use a subsidiary code for minimal access approach (Y74-Y76)
Use a subsidiary code to identify method of image control (Y53)



H01 Emergency excision of appendix
 
H01.1 Emergency excision of abnormal appendix and drainage HFQ
H01.2 Emergency excision of abnormal appendix NEC
H01.3 Emergency excision of normal appendix
H01.8 Other specified
H01.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Emergency appendicectomy NEC



H02 Other excision of appendix
 
H02.1 Interval appendicectomy
H02.2 Planned delayed appendicectomy NEC
H02.3 Prophylactic appendicectomy NEC
H02.4 Incidental appendicectomy
  Includes:  Appendicectomy performed during course of other abdominal operation

Note:  Use as a secondary code when performed during creation of caecostomy (H14.9)


H02.8 Other specified
H02.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Appendicectomy NEC



H03 Other operations on appendix
 
H03.1 Drainage of abscess of appendix
H03.2 Drainage of appendix NEC
H03.3 Exteriorisation of appendix
  Includes:  Appendicostomy


H03.8 Other specified
H03.9 Unspecified

H04 Total excision of colon and rectum
  Excludes:  Subtotal excision of colon (H29)



H04.1 Panproctocolectomy and ileostomy
  Includes:  Proctocolectomy NEC


H04.2 Panproctocolectomy and anastomosis of ileum to anus and creation of pouch HFQ
H04.3 Panproctocolectomy and anastomosis of ileum to anus NEC
H04.8 Other specified
H04.9 Unspecified

H05 Total excision of colon
  Excludes:  Subtotal excision of colon (H29)



H05.1 Total colectomy and anastomosis of ileum to rectum
H05.2 Total colectomy and ileostomy and creation of rectal fistula HFQ
H05.3 Total colectomy and ileostomy NEC
H05.8 Other specified
H05.9 Unspecified

H06 Extended excision of right hemicolon
  Includes:  Excision of right colon and other segment of ileum or colon and surrounding tissue
Caecum



H06.1 Extended right hemicolectomy and end to end anastomosis
H06.2 Extended right hemicolectomy and anastomosis of ileum to colon
H06.3 Extended right hemicolectomy and anastomosis NEC
H06.4 Extended right hemicolectomy and ileostomy HFQ
H06.5 Extended right hemicolectomy and end to side anastomosis
H06.8 Other specified
H06.9 Unspecified

H07 Other excision of right hemicolon
  Includes:  Limited excision of caecum and terminal ileum caecum



H07.1 Right hemicolectomy and end to end anastomosis of ileum to colon
  Includes:  Ileocaecal resection


H07.2 Right hemicolectomy and side to side anastomosis of ileum to transverse colon
H07.3 Right hemicolectomy and anastomosis NEC
H07.4 Right hemicolectomy and ileostomy HFQ
H07.5 Right hemicolectomy and end to side anastomosis
H07.8 Other specified
H07.9 Unspecified

H08 Excision of transverse colon
 
H08.1 Transverse colectomy and end to end anastomosis
H08.2 Transverse colectomy and anastomosis of ileum to colon
H08.3 Transverse colectomy and anastomosis NEC
H08.4 Transverse colectomy and ileostomy HFQ
H08.5 Transverse colectomy and exteriorisation of bowel NEC
  Note:  Use a secondary code for type of exteriorisation of bowel (H14, H15)


H08.6 Transverse colectomy and end to side anastomosis
H08.8 Other specified
H08.9 Unspecified

H09 Excision of left hemicolon
 
H09.1 Left hemicolectomy and end to end anastomosis of colon to rectum
H09.2 Left hemicolectomy and end to end anastomosis of colon to colon
H09.3 Left hemicolectomy and anastomosis NEC
H09.4 Left hemicolectomy and ileostomy HFQ
H09.5 Left hemicolectomy and exteriorisation of bowel NEC
  Note:  Use a secondary code for type of exteriorisation of bowel (H14, H15)


H09.6 Left hemicolectomy and end to side anastomosis
H09.8 Other specified
H09.9 Unspecified

H10 Excision of sigmoid colon
 
H10.1 Sigmoid colectomy and end to end anastomosis of ileum to rectum
H10.2 Sigmoid colectomy and anastomosis of colon to rectum
H10.3 Sigmoid colectomy and anastomosis NEC
H10.4 Sigmoid colectomy and ileostomy HFQ
H10.5 Sigmoid colectomy and exteriorisation of bowel NEC
  Note:  Use a secondary code for type of exteriorisation of bowel (H14, H15)


H10.6 Sigmoid colectomy and end to side anastomosis
H10.8 Other specified
H10.9 Unspecified

H11 Other excision of colon
  Includes:  Excision of colon where segment removed is not stated



H11.1 Colectomy and end to end anastomosis of colon to colon NEC
H11.2 Colectomy and side to side anastomosis of ileum to colon NEC
H11.3 Colectomy and anastomosis NEC
H11.4 Colectomy and ileostomy NEC
H11.5 Colectomy and exteriorisation of bowel NEC
  Note:  Use a secondary code for type of exteriorisation of bowel (H14, H15)


H11.6 Colectomy and end to side anastomosis NEC
H11.8 Other specified
H11.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Colectomy NEC
Hemicolectomy NEC



H12 Extirpation of lesion of colon
  Includes:  Caecum



H12.1 Excision of diverticulum of colon
H12.2 Excision of lesion of colon NEC
H12.3 Destruction of lesion of colon NEC
H12.8 Other specified
H12.9 Unspecified

H13 Bypass of colon
  Includes:  Caecum

Excludes:  Bypass of colon when associated with excision of colon (H04-H11)



H13.1 Bypass of colon by anastomosis of ileum to colon
H13.2 Bypass of colon by anastomosis of caecum to sigmoid colon
H13.3 Bypass of colon by anastomosis of transverse colon to sigmoid colon
H13.4 Bypass of colon by anastomosis of transverse colon to rectum
H13.5 Bypass of colon by anastomosis of colon to rectum NEC
H13.8 Other specified
H13.9 Unspecified

H14 Exteriorisation of caecum
 
H14.1 Tube caecostomy
H14.2 Refashioning of caecostomy
H14.3 Closure of caecostomy
H14.4 Appendicocaecostomy
H14.8 Other specified
H14.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Caecostomy NEC



H15 Other exteriorisation of colon
  Note:  Principal category, extended at H32



H15.1 Loop colostomy
H15.2 End colostomy
H15.3 Refashioning of colostomy
H15.4 Closure of colostomy
H15.5 Dilation of colostomy
H15.6 Reduction of prolapse of colostomy
H15.7 Percutaneous endoscopic sigmoid colostomy
H15.8 Other specified
H15.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Colostomy NEC



H16 Incision of colon
  Includes:  Caecum



H16.1 Drainage of colon
  Includes:  Drainage of pericolonic tissue


H16.2 Caecotomy
H16.3 Colotomy
H16.8 Other specified
H16.9 Unspecified

H17 Intra-abdominal manipulation of colon
  Includes:  Caecum



H17.1 Open reduction of intussusception of colon
H17.2 Open reduction of volvulus of caecum
H17.3 Open reduction of volvulus of sigmoid colon
H17.4 Open reduction of volvulus of colon NEC
H17.5 Open relief of strangulation of colon
H17.6 Open relief of obstruction of colon NEC
H17.8 Other specified
H17.9 Unspecified

H18 Open endoscopic operations on colon
  Includes:  Caecum



H18.1 Open colonoscopy
  Includes:  Operative colonoscopy


H18.8 Other specified
H18.9 Unspecified

H19 Other open operations on colon
  Includes:  Caecum

Excludes:  Repair of vesicocolic fistula (M37.2)



H19.1 Open biopsy of lesion of colon
  Includes:  Open biopsy of colon
Biopsy of lesion of colon
Biopsy of colon


H19.2 Fixation of colon
H19.3 Enterorrhaphy of colon
H19.4 Open removal of foreign body from colon
H19.8 Other specified
H19.9 Unspecified

H20 Endoscopic extirpation of lesion of colon
  Includes:  Endoscopic extirpation of lesion of lower bowel NEC
Large Intestine
Rectum

Excludes:  Fibreoptic endoscopic extirpation of lesion using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope (H23)

Note:  Principal category, extended at H38
It is not necessary to code additionally any mention of diagnostic endoscopic examination limited to colon (H22.9)
Use a subsidiary site code as necessary



H20.1 Fibreoptic endoscopic snare resection of lesion of colon
H20.2 Fibreoptic endoscopic cauterisation of lesion of colon
H20.3 Fibreoptic endoscopic laser destruction of lesion of colon
H20.4 Fibreoptic endoscopic destruction of lesion of colon NEC
H20.5 Fibreoptic endoscopic submucosal resection of lesion of colon
H20.6 Fibreoptic endoscopic resection of lesion of colon NEC
H20.7 Fibreoptic endoscopic mucosal resection of lesion of colon
H20.8 Other specified
H20.9 Unspecified

H21 Other therapeutic endoscopic operations on colon
  Includes:  Endoscopic operations on lower bowel NEC
Large Intestine
Rectum

Excludes:  Other therapeutic fibreoptic endoscopic operations using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope (H24)

Note:  It is not necessary to code additionally any mention of diagnostic endoscopic examination limited to colon (H22.9)
Use a subsidiary site code as necessary



H21.1 Fibreoptic endoscopic dilation of colon
H21.2 Fibreoptic endoscopic coagulation of blood vessel of colon
H21.3 Fibreoptic endoscopic removal of foreign body from colon
H21.4 Fibreoptic endoscopic insertion of expanding metal stent into colon
H21.5 Fibreoptic endoscopic decompression of colon
  Includes:  Fibreoptic endoscopic decompression of colon with or without insertion of flatus tube


H21.6 Fibreoptic endoscopic insertion of tubal prosthesis into colon
H21.8 Other specified
H21.9 Unspecified

H22 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of colon
  Includes:  Diagnostic endoscopic examination of lower bowel NEC
Large Intestine
Rectum

Excludes:  Diagnostic fibreoptic endoscopic examination using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope (H25)

Note:  Use a subsidiary site code as necessary



H22.1 Diagnostic fibreoptic endoscopic examination of colon and biopsy of lesion of colon
  Includes:  Diagnostic fibreoptic endoscopic examination of colon and biopsy of colon
Fibreoptic endoscopic biopsy of lesion of colon
Fibreoptic endoscopic biopsy of colon


H22.8 Other specified
H22.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Colonoscopy NEC



H23 Endoscopic extirpation of lesion of lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope
  Includes:  Colon
Rectum

Note:  It is not necessary to code diagnostic endoscopic examination of lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope (H25.9)
Use a subsidiary site code as necessary



H23.1 Endoscopic snare resection of lesion of lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope
H23.2 Endoscopic cauterisation of lesion of lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope
H23.3 Endoscopic laser destruction of lesion of lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope
H23.4 Endoscopic destruction of lesion of lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope NEC
H23.5 Endoscopic submucosal resection of lesion of lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope
H23.6 Endoscopic resection of lesion of lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope NEC
H23.7 Endoscopic mucosal resection of lesion of lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope
H23.8 Other specified
H23.9 Unspecified

H24 Other therapeutic endoscopic operations on lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope
  Includes:  Colon
Rectum

Note:  It is not necessary to code diagnostic endoscopic examination of lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope (H25.9)
Use a subsidiary site code as necessary



H24.1 Endoscopic dilation of lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope
H24.2 Endoscopic coagulation of blood vessel of lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope
H24.3 Endoscopic insertion of tubal prosthesis into lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope
H24.4 Endoscopic insertion of expanding metal stent into lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope
H24.5 Endoscopic decompression of lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope
  Includes:  Endoscopic decompression of lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope with or without insertion of flatus tube


H24.8 Other specified
H24.9 Unspecified

H25 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope
  Includes:  Colon
Rectum

Excludes:  General diagnostic examination of colon (H22.9)

Note:  Use a subsidiary site code as necessary



H25.1 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of lower bowel and biopsy of lesion of lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope
  Includes:  Diagnostic endoscopic examination of lower bowel and biopsy of lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope.
Endoscopic biopsy of lower bowel using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope


H25.2 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of lower bowel and sampling for bacterial overgrowth using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope
  Includes:  Sampling for bacterial overgrowth of lower bowel NEC


H25.8 Other specified
H25.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Fibreoptic sigmoidoscopy NEC
Fibrosigmoidoscopy NEC
Sigmoidoscopy NEC



H26 Endoscopic extirpation of lesion of sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope
  Includes:  Rectum

Note:  Principal category, extended at H37
It is not necessary to code diagnostic endoscopic operations on sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope (H28.9) | Use a subsidiary site code as necessary



H26.1 Endoscopic snare resection of lesion of sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope
H26.2 Endoscopic cauterisation of lesion of sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope
H26.3 Endoscopic laser destruction of lesion of sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope
H26.4 Endoscopic cryotherapy to lesion of sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope
H26.5 Endoscopic destruction of lesion of sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope NEC
H26.6 Endoscopic submucosal resection of lesion of sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope
H26.7 Endoscopic resection of lesion of sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope NEC
H26.8 Other specified
H26.9 Unspecified

H27 Other therapeutic endoscopic operations on sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope
  Includes:  Rectum

Note:  It is not necessary to code diagnostic endoscopic examination of sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope (H28.9)
Use a subsidiary site code as necessary



H27.1 Endoscopic dilation of sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope
H27.2 Endoscopic removal of foreign body from sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope
H27.3 Endoscopic insertion of tubal prosthesis into sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope
H27.4 Endoscopic insertion of expanding metal stent into sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope
H27.5 Endoscopic decompression of sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope
  Includes:  Endoscopic decompression of sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope with or without insertion of flatus tube


H27.8 Other specified
H27.9 Unspecified

H28 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope
  Includes:  Rectum

Note:  Use a subsidiary site code as necessary



H28.1 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of sigmoid colon and biopsy of lesion of sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope
  Includes:  Diagnostic endoscopic examination of sigmoid colon and biopsy of sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope
Endoscopic biopsy of lesion of lower bowel using rigid sigmoidoscope
Endoscopic biopsy of lower bowel using rigid sigmoidoscope
Biopsy of lesion of sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope
Biopsy of sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope


H28.8 Other specified
H28.9 Unspecified

H29 Subtotal excision of colon
 
H29.1 Subtotal excision of colon and rectum and creation of colonic pouch and anastomosis of colon to anus
H29.2 Subtotal excision of colon and rectum and creation of colonic pouch NEC
H29.3 Subtotal excision of colon and creation of colonic pouch and anastomosis of colon to rectum
H29.4 Subtotal excision of colon and creation of colonic pouch NEC
H29.5 Subtotal excision of colon and anastomosis of colon to ileum
H29.8 Other specified
H29.9 Unspecified

H30 Other operations on colon
 
H30.1 Radiological reduction of intussusception of colon using barium enema
H30.2 Intubation of colon for pressure manometry
  Includes:  Manometry of colon NEC


H30.3 Passage of flatus tube to reduce volvulus of sigmoid colon
H30.4 Intubation of colon NEC
H30.5 Irrigation of colon
  Includes:  Lavage of colon
Washout of colon


H30.8 Other specified
H30.9 Unspecified

H31 Image guided colorectal therapeutic operations
 
H31.1 Image guided percutaneous occlusion of colorectal fistula
H31.2 Image guided transluminal occlusion of colorectal fistula
H31.3 Image guided balloon dilation of colorectal stricture
H31.4 Image guided insertion of colorectal stent
H31.5 Image guided removal of colorectal stent
H31.8 Other specified
H31.9 Unspecified

H32 Exteriorisation of colon
  Note:  Principal H15



H32.1 Resiting of colostomy
H32.8 Other specified
H32.9 Unspecified

H33 Excision of rectum
  Includes:  Excision of whole or part of rectum with or without part of sigmoid colon



H33.1 Abdominoperineal excision of rectum and end colostomy
H33.2 Proctectomy and anastomosis of colon to anus
H33.3 Anterior resection of rectum and anastomosis of colon to rectum using staples
  Includes:  Rectosigmoidectomy and anastomosis of colon to rectum


H33.4 Anterior resection of rectum and anastomosis NEC
H33.5 Rectosigmoidectomy and closure of rectal stump and exteriorisation of bowel
  Note:  Use a secondary code for type of exteriorisation of bowel (G74, H14-H15)


H33.6 Anterior resection of rectum and exteriorisation of bowel
  Note:  Use a secondary code for type of exteriorisation of bowel (G74, H14-H15)


H33.7 Perineal resection of rectum HFQ
H33.8 Other specified
H33.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Rectosigmoidectomy NEC



H34 Open extirpation of lesion of rectum
 
H34.1 Open excision of lesion of rectum
H34.2 Open cauterisation of lesion of rectum
H34.3 Open cryotherapy to lesion of rectum
H34.4 Open laser destruction of lesion of rectum
H34.5 Open destruction of lesion of rectum NEC
H34.8 Other specified
H34.9 Unspecified

H35 Fixation of rectum for prolapse
  Note:  Use an additional code when associated with excision of sigmoid colon (H10)



H35.1 Anterior fixation of rectum NEC
H35.2 Posterior fixation of rectum using prosthetic material
H35.3 Posterior fixation of rectum NEC
H35.4 Fixation of rectum using fascia lata
H35.5 Anterior fixation of rectum using prosthetic material
H35.8 Other specified
H35.9 Unspecified

H36 Other abdominal operations for prolapse of rectum
 
H36.1 Abdominal repair of levator ani muscles
  Includes:  Repair of levator ani muscles
Repair of pelvic floor muscles


H36.8 Other specified
H36.9 Unspecified

H37 Other endoscopic extirpation of lesion of sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope
  Includes:  Rectum

Note:  Principal H26
It is not necessary to code diagnostic endoscopic operations on sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope (H28.9)
Use a subsidiary site code as necessary



H37.1 Endoscopic mucosal resection of lesion of sigmoid colon using rigid sigmoidoscope
H37.8 Other specified
H37.9 Unspecified

H38 Other endoscopic extirpation of lesion of colon
  Includes:  Endoscopic extirpation of lesion of lower bowel NEC
Large Intestine
Rectum

Excludes:  Fibreoptic endoscopic extirpation of lesion using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope (H23)

Note:  Principal H20
It is not necessary to code additionally any mention of diagnostic endoscopic examination limited to colon (H22.9)
Use a subsidiary site code as necessary



H38.1 Fibreoptic endoscopic cryotherapy to lesion of colon
H38.8 Other specified
H38.9 Unspecified

H40 Operations on rectum through anal sphincter
 
H40.1 Trans-sphincteric excision of mucosa of rectum
H40.2 Trans-sphincteric excision of lesion of rectum
  Includes:  Trans-sphincteric biopsy of lesion of rectum
Trans-sphincteric biopsy of rectum


H40.3 Trans-sphincteric destruction of lesion of rectum
H40.4 Trans-sphincteric anastomosis of colon to anus
H40.8 Other specified
H40.9 Unspecified

H41 Other operations on rectum through anus
 
H41.1 Rectosigmoidectomy and peranal anastomosis
H41.2 Peranal excision of lesion of rectum
  Includes:  Peranal biopsy of lesion of rectum
Peranal biopsy of rectum


H41.3 Peranal destruction of lesion of rectum
H41.4 Peranal mucosal proctectomy and endoanal anastomosis
H41.5 Peranal resection of rectum using staples
  Includes:  Transanal resection of rectum using staples


H41.8 Other specified
H41.9 Unspecified

H42 Perineal operations for prolapse of rectum
  Includes:  Perineal operations for prolapse of mucosa of rectum



H42.1 Insertion of encircling suture around perianal sphincter
  Includes:  Insertion of Thiersch wire around perianal sphincter
Insertion of suture around perianal sphincter


H42.2 Perineal plication of levator ani muscles and anal sphincters
H42.3 Insertion of supralevator sling
H42.4 Removal of encircling suture from around perianal sphincter
H42.5 Excision of mucosal prolapse of rectum NEC
H42.6 Perineal repair of prolapse of rectum NEC
H42.7 Rubber band ligation of prolapsed rectal mucosa
  Excludes:  Rubber band ligation of haemorrhoid (H52.4)


H42.8 Other specified
H42.9 Unspecified

H44 Manipulation of rectum
 
H44.1 Manual removal of foreign body from rectum
H44.2 Manual reduction of prolapse of rectum
H44.3 Manual evacuation of impacted faeces from rectum
H44.4 Examination of rectum under anaesthetic
H44.5 Massage of rectum
H44.8 Other specified
H44.9 Unspecified

H46 Other operations on rectum
 
H46.1 Radiological reduction of intussusception of rectum using barium enema
H46.2 Hydrostatic reduction of intussusception of rectum
H46.3 Intubation of rectum for pressure manometry
H46.4 Intubation of rectum NEC
H46.8 Other specified
H46.9 Unspecified

H47 Excision of anus
 
H47.1 Excision of sphincter of anus
H47.8 Other specified
H47.9 Unspecified

H48 Excision of lesion of anus
  Includes:  Perianal region
Skin of perianal region

Note:  Codes from Chapter S may be used to enhance these codes



H48.1 Excision of polyp of anus
H48.2 Excision of skin tag of anus
H48.3 Excision of perianal wart
H48.8 Other specified
H48.9 Unspecified

H49 Destruction of lesion of anus
  Includes:  Perianal region
Skin of perianal region

Note:  Codes from Chapter S may be used to enhance these codes



H49.1 Cauterisation of lesion of anus
H49.2 Laser destruction of lesion of anus
H49.3 Cryotherapy to lesion of anus
H49.8 Other specified
H49.9 Unspecified

H50 Repair of anus
  Excludes:  Other operations on the anal sphincter to control continence (H57)



H50.1 Posterior repair of anal sphincter
H50.2 Anterior repair of anal sphincter
H50.3 Cutback of covered anus
H50.4 Reanastomosis of rectum to anal canal for correction of congenital atresia of rectum NEC
H50.5 Reanastomosis of rectum to anal canal and creation of anal sphincter
  Includes:  Posterior sagittal anorectoplasty


H50.8 Other specified
H50.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  Anoplasty NEC



H51 Excision of haemorrhoid
 
H51.1 Haemorrhoidectomy
  Includes:  Formal haemorrhoidectomy


H51.2 Partial internal sphincterotomy for haemorrhoid
H51.3 Stapled haemorrhoidectomy
H51.8 Other specified
H51.9 Unspecified

H52 Destruction of haemorrhoid
 
H52.1 Cryotherapy to haemorrhoid
H52.2 Infrared photocoagulation of haemorrhoid
H52.3 Injection of sclerosing substance into haemorrhoid
  Includes:  Injection into haemorrhoid
Sclerotherapy to haemorrhoid


H52.4 Rubber band ligation of haemorrhoid
  Excludes:  Rubber band ligation of prolapsed rectal mucosa (H42.7)


H52.8 Other specified
H52.9 Unspecified

H53 Other operations on haemorrhoid
 
H53.1 Evacuation of perianal haematoma
  Includes:  Evacuation of thrombosed haemorrhoid


H53.2 Forced manual dilation of anus for haemorrhoid
H53.3 Manual reduction of prolapsed haemorrhoid
H53.8 Other specified
H53.9 Unspecified

H54 Dilation of anal sphincter
 
H54.1 Anorectal stretch
  Excludes:  Forced manual dilation for haemorrhoid (H53.2)


H54.8 Other specified
H54.9 Unspecified

H55 Other operations on perianal region
 
H55.1 Laying open of low anal fistula
H55.2 Laying open of high anal fistula
H55.3 Laying open of anal fistula NEC
H55.4 Insertion of seton into high anal fistula and partial laying open of track HFQ
H55.5 Fistulography of anal fistula
H55.6 Probing of perineal fistula
H55.7 Repair of anal fistula using plug
H55.8 Other specified
H55.9 Unspecified

H56 Other operations on anus
 
H56.1 Biopsy of lesion of anus
  Includes:  Biopsy of anus
Biopsy of perianal skin region

Note:  Codes from Chapter S may be used to enhance biopsy of perianal skin region


H56.2 Lateral sphincterotomy of anus
H56.3 Incision of septum of anus
H56.4 Excision of anal fissure
H56.8 Other specified
H56.9 Unspecified

H57 Other operations on the anal sphincter to control continence
  Excludes:  Repair of anus (H50)



H57.1 Placement of artificial anal sphincter NEC
H57.2 Maintenance of artificial anal sphincter NEC
H57.3 Removal of artificial anal sphincter NEC
H57.4 Creation of graciloplasty sphincter
H57.5 Placement of dynamic graciloplasty sphincter
H57.6 Maintenance of dynamic graciloplasty sphincter
H57.7 Removal of dynamic graciloplasty sphincter
H57.8 Other specified
H57.9 Unspecified

H58 Drainage through perineal region
 
H58.1 Drainage of ischiorectal abscess
H58.2 Drainage of perianal abscess
H58.3 Drainage of perirectal abscess
H58.8 Other specified
H58.9 Unspecified

H59 Excision of pilonidal sinus
  Includes:  Pilonidal cyst
Pilonidal abscess



H59.1 Excision of pilonidal sinus and Z plasty skin flap HFQ
H59.2 Excision of pilonidal sinus and skin flap NEC
H59.3 Excision of pilonidal sinus and skin graft HFQ
H59.4 Excision of pilonidal sinus and suture HFQ
H59.8 Other specified
H59.9 Unspecified

H60 Other operations on pilonidal sinus
  Includes:  Pilonidal cyst
Pilonidal abscess



H60.1 Destruction of pilonidal sinus
H60.2 Laying open of pilonidal sinus
H60.3 Drainage of pilonidal sinus
H60.4 Injection of radiocontrast substance into pilonidal sinus
  Includes:  Sinography of pilonidal sinus


H60.8 Other specified
H60.9 Unspecified

H62 Other operations on bowel
  Includes:  Sigmoid colon
Colon
Rectum



H62.1 Laser recanalisation of bowel NEC
H62.2 Mobilisation of bowel NEC
H62.3 Dilation of bowel NEC
H62.4 Intubation of bowel NEC
H62.5 Irrigation of bowel NEC
  Includes:  Lavage of bowel NEC
Washout of bowel NEC


H62.6 Proctoscopy
H62.7 Endoanal ultrasound examination of lower bowel
  Includes:  Endorectal ultrasound examination of lower bowel


H62.8 Other specified
H62.9 Unspecified

H66 Therapeutic operations on ileoanal pouch
 
H66.1 Excision of ileoanal pouch
H66.2 Revision of ileoanal pouch
H66.8 Other specified
H66.9 Unspecified

H68 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of enteric pouch using colonoscope
 
H68.1 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of colonic pouch and biopsy of colonic pouch using colonoscope
H68.2 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of colonic pouch using colonoscope NEC
H68.3 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of ileoanal pouch and biopsy of ileoanal pouch using colonoscope
H68.4 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of ileoanal pouch using colonoscope NEC
H68.8 Other specified
H68.9 Unspecified

H69 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of enteric pouch using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope
  Includes:  Diagnostic examination of enteric pouch using endoscope NEC



H69.1 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of colonic pouch and biopsy of colonic pouch using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope
H69.2 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of colonic pouch using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope NEC
H69.3 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of ileoanal pouch and biopsy of ileoanal pouch using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope
H69.4 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of ileoanal pouch using fibreoptic sigmoidoscope NEC
H69.8 Other specified
H69.9 Unspecified

H70 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of enteric pouch using rigid sigmoidoscope
 
H70.1 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of colonic pouch and biopsy of colonic pouch using rigid sigmoidoscope
H70.2 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of colonic pouch using rigid sigmoidoscope NEC
H70.3 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of ileoanal pouch and biopsy of ileoanal pouch using rigid sigmoidoscope
H70.4 Diagnostic endoscopic examination of ileoanal pouch using rigid sigmoidoscope NEC
H70.8 Other specified
H70.9 Unspecified

H71 Therapeutic endoscopic operations on enteric pouch
 
H71.1 Fibreoptic endoscopic balloon dilation of colonic pouch NEC
H71.8 Other specified
H71.9 Unspecified

H72 Therapeutic operations on anus using high resolution anoscope
  Note:  It is not necessary to code additionally any mention of diagnostic high resolution examination of anus (H73.9)



H72.1 Excision of lesion of anus using high resolution anoscope
H72.2 Destruction of lesion of anus using high resolution anoscope
H72.8 Other specified
H72.9 Unspecified

H73 Diagnostic operations on anus using high resolution anoscope
 
H73.1 Diagnostic examination of anus and biopsy of anus using high resolution anoscope
H73.8 Other specified
H73.9 Unspecified
  Includes:  High resolution anoscopy