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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Change in Bowel Habit

ICD-10 Coding for Change in Bowel Habit

R19.4

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for change in bowel habit includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Altered Bowel Function
Abnormal Bowel Frequency
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Change in Bowel Habit

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Change in Bowel Habit

Use ICD-10 code R19.4 for change in bowel habit, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Change in bowel habit

Billable Code
R19.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Change in bowel habits without a definitive diagnosis
coding:
  • • Excludes constipation and diarrhea codes
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of bowel habit changes

Applicable To

  • • Altered bowel function
  • • Abnormal bowel frequency

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the nature of the bowel habit change and excludes known causes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.898

Personal history of other specified conditions

Use for documenting a history of digestive disorders if recurrent.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for change in bowel habit?

The ICD-10 code for change in bowel habit is R19.4. It is used when there is a change in bowel habits without a definitive diagnosis or known cause.

When should R19.4 be used?

Use R19.4 when there is a change in bowel habits without a definitive diagnosis, excluding constipation and diarrhea.

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