Table 2

Data detailing the most frequent ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedural codes associated with hospital readmission in children with SBS 1–4 years of age from the Nationwide Readmissions Database 2013

ICD-9-CM code descriptionn% association in SBS   readmission
Diagnosis code
 Bloodstream infection secondary to central venous catheter27827.83
 Bacteremia18418.42
 Feeding difficulties and mismanagement15015.02
 Sepsis15015.02
 Anemia unspecified13513.51
 Dehydration13313.31
 Diarrhea12912.91
 Lack of normal physiological development12512.51
 Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified12212.21
 Other specified disorder of the liver10810.81
 Infection due to central venous catheter10410.41
 Diaper or napkin rash10410.41
Procedural code
 Enteral nutrition22622.67
 Central venous catheter placement17317.35
 Transfusion of packed cells13413.44
 Venous catheterization10110.13
 Foreign body or device removal from skin and subcutaneous tissue969.63
 Injection of antibiotic939.33
 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy636.32

  • ICD-9-CM, International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, and Clinical Modification; SBS, short bowel syndrome.