ICD-9 Code 537.84
Dieulafoy lesion (hemorrhagic) of stomach and duodenum
Not Valid for Submission
537.84 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of dieulafoy lesion (hemorrhagic) of stomach and duodenum. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
| ICD-9: | 537.84 |
| Short Description: | Dieulafoy les,stom&duod |
| Long Description: | Dieulafoy lesion (hemorrhagic) of stomach and duodenum |
Convert 537.84 to ICD-10
The following crosswalk between ICD-9 to ICD-10 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:
- K31.82 - Dieulafoy lesion (hemorrhagic) of stomach and duodenum
Code Classification
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Diseases of the digestive system (520–579)
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Diseases of esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (530-539)
- 537 Other disorders of stomach and duodenum
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Diseases of esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (530-539)
Information for Medical Professionals
Synonyms
- Dieulafoy vascular malformation of stomach
- Dieulafoy's vascular malformation
Index to Diseases and Injuries
References found for the code 537.84 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:
- Dieulafoy lesion hemorrhagic
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- duodenum 537.84
- stomach 537.84
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- Lesion s
- Dieulafoy hemorrhagic
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- duodenum 537.84
- stomach 537.84
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- Dieulafoy hemorrhagic
Information for Patients
Arteriovenous Malformations
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are defects in your vascular system. Your vascular system is your body's network of blood vessels. It includes your:
- Arteries, which carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to your tissues and organs
- Veins, which carry the blood and waste products back to your heart
- Capillaries, which are tiny blood vessels that connect your small arteries to your small veins
An AVM is a snarled tangle of arteries and veins. They are connected to each other, with no capillaries. That interferes with the blood circulation in an organ.
AVMs can happen anywhere, but they are more common in the brain or spinal cord. Most people with brain or spinal cord AVMs have few, if any, major symptoms. Sometimes they can cause seizures or headaches.
AVMs are rare. The cause of AVMs is unknown, but they seem to develop during pregnancy or soon after birth. Doctors use imaging tests to detect them.
Medicines can help with the symptoms from AVMs. The greatest danger is hemorrhage. Treatment for AVMs can include surgery or focused radiation therapy. Because surgery can be risky, you and your doctor need to make a decision carefully.
NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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Small Intestine Disorders
Your small intestine is the longest part of your digestive system - about twenty feet long! It connects your stomach to your large intestine (or colon) and folds many times to fit inside your abdomen. Your small intestine does most of the digesting of the foods you eat. It has three areas called the duodenum, the ileum, and the jejunum.
Problems with the small intestine can include:
- Bleeding
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Infections
- Intestinal cancer
- Intestinal obstruction
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Ulcers, such as peptic ulcer
Treatment of disorders of the small intestine depends on the cause.
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Stomach Disorders
Your stomach is an organ between your esophagus and small intestine. It is where digestion of protein begins. The stomach has three tasks. It stores swallowed food. It mixes the food with stomach acids. Then it sends the mixture on to the small intestine.
Most people have a problem with their stomach at one time or another. Indigestion and heartburn are common problems. You can relieve some stomach problems with over-the-counter medicines and lifestyle changes, such as avoiding fatty foods or eating more slowly. Other problems like peptic ulcers or GERD require medical attention.
You should see a doctor if you have any of the following:
- Blood when you have a bowel movement
- Severe abdominal pain
- Heartburn not relieved by antacids
- Unintended weight loss
- Ongoing vomiting or diarrhea
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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ICD-9 Footnotes
General Equivalence Map Definitions
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- Combination Flag - The combination flag indicates that more than one code in the target system is required to satisfy the full equivalent meaning of a code in the source system.
Index of Diseases and Injuries Definitions
- And - The word "and" should be interpreted to mean either "and" or "or" when it appears in a title.
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