Digestive System
SSA Blue Book section 5.00. Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, chronic liver disease, IBD (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), short bowel syndrome, and liver transplants.
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5.02
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Requiring Blood Transfusion
Bleeding from the GI tract severe enough to require transfusions.
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5.05
Chronic Liver Disease
Cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis, or other progressive liver conditions.
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5.06
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis)
Chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract with flares, strictures, or malabsorption.
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5.07
Short Bowel Syndrome
Loss of small intestine causing severe malabsorption.
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5.08
Weight Loss Due to Any Digestive Disorder
Significant unintended weight loss from a documented GI condition.
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5.09
Liver Transplantation
Post-transplant recovery period.