Wiki Abdominal Perforation

[Gemini18]

Can someone please verify if the ICD9 code for abdominal perforation is 569.83?

 

[LLovett]

That is for the intestine, is that what you are wanting? Or have you looked at the 868 series?

Laura, CPC

 

[Gemini18]

That is for the intestine, is that what you are wanting? Or have you looked at the 868 series?

Laura, CPC

Thanks Laura -

All the Dr. wrote was "abdominal perforation". I'll check the 868 series.