Acquired absence of other specified parts of digestive tract

This code signifies the permanent removal or congenital absence of a specific, non-otherwise-specified portion of the digestive system that was not present at birth. This condition is typically the result of surgical intervention, trauma, or disease processes leading to the loss of a digestive organ or segment. It indicates a structural alteration impacting digestive function.

Use this code for patients who have undergone surgical resections of digestive organs not covered by more specific codes, such as a partial gastrectomy or colectomy where the remaining portion is still functional. It is also appropriate for documenting the absence of a digestive tract component due to congenital anomalies that are not explicitly coded elsewhere. This code should be assigned when the patient's current state reflects the absence of a digestive part.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the underlying condition or reason for the absence.
• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the absent digestive part to justify using "other specified" rather than an unspecified code.
• Avoid using this code for conditions like ostomies where the organ is still present but diverted.