Food protein-induced enteropathy
ICD-10 K52.22 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of food protein-induced enteropathy.
Food protein-induced enteropathy (FPIE) is a gastrointestinal disorder primarily affecting infants and young children, characterized by an abnormal immune response to dietary proteins, particularly those found in cow's milk and soy. Clinically, patients may present with symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and failure to thrive. The condition is associated with inflammation of the intestinal mucosa, leading to malabsorption and nutritional deficiencies. The small intestine is primarily involved, where the immune response can damage the enterocytes, resulting in a compromised barrier function. Disease progression can vary, with some children outgrowing the condition by age 3, while others may experience persistent symptoms. Diagnosis typically involves a combination of clinical history, dietary elimination trials, and sometimes endoscopic evaluation with biopsy to assess for mucosal changes. It is crucial to differentiate FPIE from other gastrointestinal disorders such as celiac disease or food allergies, which may have overlapping symptoms but require different management strategies.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
K52.22 specifically covers food protein-induced enteropathy, which is an immune-mediated condition triggered by dietary proteins, primarily in infants and young children. It is distinct from other gastrointestinal conditions such as celiac disease or food allergies.
K52.22 should be used when there is a confirmed diagnosis of food protein-induced enteropathy, particularly when symptoms are linked to specific dietary proteins. It is important to differentiate it from other conditions like food protein-induced enterocolitis (K52.21) based on the clinical presentation and diagnostic findings.
Documentation for K52.22 should include a thorough clinical history detailing the onset and duration of symptoms, dietary intake, results from elimination diets, and any diagnostic tests performed, such as endoscopy or biopsy findings that support the diagnosis of food protein-induced enteropathy.
