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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anorectal Pain

ICD-10 Coding for Anorectal Pain

K62.5
K56.41
K51.219

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for anorectal pain includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Rectal Pain
Anal Pain
Proctalgia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anorectal Pain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anorectal Pain

Use ICD-10 code K62.5 for hemorrhage of anus and rectum, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

Billable Code
K62.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Active bleeding observed during anoscopy

Applicable To

  • • Active anorectal bleeding

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bleeding is confirmed by diagnostic tests before using this code.

Fecal impaction

Billable Code
K56.41
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging confirmation of fecal mass

Applicable To

  • • Impacted feces

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging studies confirm the presence of fecal impaction.

Ulcerative proctitis without complications

Billable Code
K51.219
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Biopsy confirmation of ulcerations

Applicable To

  • • Chronic ulcerative proctitis

Important Notes

  • • Biopsy results should be documented to confirm diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R10.819

Abdominal tenderness

Use to document associated symptoms of anorectal pain.

R15.9

Fecal incontinence

Use to document complications associated with fecal impaction.

R19.5

Other fecal abnormalities

Use to document associated symptoms such as rectal bleeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for anorectal pain?

The ICD-10 code for anorectal pain depends on the underlying condition, such as K62.5 for hemorrhage or K56.41 for fecal impaction.

How is anorectal pain documented?

Document anorectal pain by specifying the underlying condition, using diagnostic tests for confirmation, and detailing symptoms and findings.

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