Personal history of other diseases of the digestive system

This code indicates a patient's past medical history of a digestive system disorder that is no longer active and is not specifically classified elsewhere. It signifies that the patient has previously experienced a digestive condition, but it is not currently being treated or monitored as an active problem. This history may still influence current care decisions or risk assessments.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's resolved digestive condition that does not have a more specific history code. This includes conditions like a past episode of diverticulitis, a history of non-specific gastritis, or a resolved functional bowel disorder. It is used when the condition is no longer present or requiring active management.

• Do not use for active digestive conditions; use the specific disease code instead.
• Ensure the documentation clearly states the condition is resolved or in remission.
• Avoid using if a more specific "personal history of" code exists for the particular digestive disease.