A patient presents with melena, weakness, and fatigue. A colonoscopy with biopsy of the rectum and colon is performed and reveals multiple diverticula and internal hemorrhoids. No source of bleeding is identified.Discharge Diagnosis: GI bleed; chronic blood loss anemia
A)D50.0, K92.2, K57.91, K64.8, 0DBE8ZX
B)K92.1, D50.0, K57.30, K64.8, 0DBE8ZX, 0DBP8ZX
C)K92.2, D62, K57.30, K64.9, 0DBE8ZX, 0DBP8ZX
D)K57.91, K92.1, D50.0, K64.9, 0DBE8ZX, 0DBP8ZX

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The correct coding includes K92.1 for melena, D50.0 for iron deficiency anemia secondary to chronic blood loss, K57.30 for diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess, K64.8 for other hemorrhoids, and 0DBE8ZX, 0DBP8ZX for the procedures of biopsy of the rectum and colon. This combination accurately reflects the patient's diagnosis and the procedures performed.

A Patient Presents with Melena, Weakness, and Fatigue