s/p whipple procedure on Creon

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Hi there,

I was wondering if someone could help me out. If a pt had a whipple procedure and now takes Creon because the pancreas or lack there of does not make enough enzymes to digest their food called EPI(exocrine pancreatic insuffiency) a non-CC, however I remember a while back not sure where I heard it but if a pt was on creon that there was something we could query the provider for the was a CC does anyone have any idea what that might be? could it be pancreatic fat absorption disturbance? or maybe malabsorption D/T intolerance NEC? I just thought it was a more specific code. I would really appreciate any input.

thank you,

Erica

Comments

  • lprescott1lprescott1

    Z90.41 is assigned for an acquired absence of the pancreas. K86.81 indicates exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.

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