Patient with a history of cancer of the colon and status post-colostomy is admitted for closure of the colostomy. Patient is also being treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and diastolic heart failure. Patient has a takedown of the colostomy.

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V55.3 is the ICD-10 code for a colostomy status post-closure. 496 is the ICD-10 code for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. V10.05 is the ICD-10 code for a history of malignant neoplasm of the colon. 428.30 is the ICD-10 code for diastolic heart failure. 46.52 is the ICD-10 code for a colostomy takedown. Therefore, B is the best choice as it includes all relevant diagnoses and procedures.

Patient with a History of Cancer of the Colon and Status