Angiodysplasia of colon without hemorrhage

This code identifies the presence of angiodysplasia within the colon, which are abnormal, fragile blood vessels, without any active or documented history of bleeding from these lesions. It describes a non-hemorrhagic vascular malformation of the large intestine.

Assign this code when diagnostic imaging (e.g., colonoscopy, angiography) confirms angiodysplasia of the colon, but the patient presents without signs or symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding. Documentation should clearly state the presence of angiodysplasia and explicitly deny any associated hemorrhage.

• Do not use this code if there is any mention of current or past bleeding attributed to the angiodysplasia; a more specific code indicating hemorrhage would be appropriate.
• Ensure documentation differentiates between angiodysplasia and other vascular lesions of the colon.
• Consider sequencing this code after any codes for underlying conditions or symptoms that led to the diagnostic workup, if applicable.