Wiki code for rectal varicosities

[momo2]

Help!

Does anyone know the ICD9 code for rectal varicosities? I think this may really be rectal hemorroids, but that is how the surgeon stated it on the procedure note?

Thanks,

 

[koatsj]

When you look in the index under varicose; vein; rectum...it points you to hemorrhoids.

 

[BEARDOG]

Hemorhoids are varicose veins of the rectum. Use the 455.x ICD-9 codes (depending on the type-internal, external, thrombosed external etc)

Debbie, CPC, CGSC