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duodenum

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The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine in most higher vertebrates, including mammals, reptiles, and birds. In mammals, it may be the principal site for iron absorption. The duodenum precedes the jejunum and ileum and is the shortest part of the small intestine. In human beings, the duodenum is a hollow jointed tube about 25–38 centimetres (10–15 inches) long connecting the stomach to the middle part of the small intestine...
Related Codes (33)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
C17.0Malignant neoplasm of duodenum
C7A.010Malignant carcinoid tumor of the duodenum
D13.2Benign neoplasm of duodenum
Type 1 Excludes (1)
D3A.010Benign carcinoid tumor of the duodenum
K31Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
Type 2 Excludes (2)
K31.6Fistula of stomach and duodenum
K31.7Polyp of stomach and duodenum
Type 1 Excludes (1)
K31.81Angiodysplasia of stomach and duodenum
K31.811Angiodysplasia of stomach and duodenum with bleeding
K31.819Angiodysplasia of stomach and duodenum without bleeding

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