Wiki postoperative ileus

[lorrpb]

When coding for postoperative ileus, the index leads me to 997.4, which falls under Digestive System Complications. Do I also need 560.1 paralytic ileus as a second code to describe the condition, or do I follow the specific guidance of index and use only 997.4 (plus applicable E code)? Thanks.

 

[washington-hunt]

the 997 catagory states to use additional code to identify complication. this would mean to add 560.1 and E code (if applicable)

 

[lorrpb]

Thank you! I knew there should be a note there somewhere and I just wasn't seeing it!