Term: Gastrointestinal Complications

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-04-17

Definition:

Upper Gastrointestinal tract complications can be identified with the ICD-9-CM codes 530.1x, 530.7x, 530.8x, 531.xx, 532.xx, 533.xx, 534.xx, 535.xx, 578.0, 578.1, 578.9.

Related terms 

• ICD-9-CM
• International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, with Clinical Modifications (ICD-9-CM)

References 

• Targownik LE, Metge C, Roos L, Leung S. The prevalence of and the clinical and demographic characteristics associated with high-intensity proton pump inhibitor use. Am J Gastroenterol 2007;102(5):942-950. [Abstract] (View)