QodingQueen
Contributor
I am stumped on a DX for melanosis coli found during a routine colonoscopy. Any suggestions?
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Wiki Dx for melanosis coli
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Mojo
Expert
Hi Cheryl:
569.89 Other specified disorders of the intestine, Other
569.89 Other specified disorders of the intestine, Other
QodingQueen
Contributor
Thank you so much.
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Mojo
Expert
You are welcome, Cheryl. 
I should have explained I found the code under Melanosis, colon. Coli is a variation of colo, meaning colon.
I should have explained I found the code under Melanosis, colon. Coli is a variation of colo, meaning colon.
RonMcK3
Guru
Cheryl, according to Tabor's, melanosis coli is "a benign brown or black discoloration of the colon that results from the use of laxatives, such as senna derivatives." This also points you to the colon.