Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dark stool includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dark Stool
Use ICD-10 code K92.1 for melena, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Long term (current) use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID)
Use when NSAID use is a contributing factor to the condition.
The ICD-10 code for dark stool, specifically melena, is K92.1. It is used when black, tarry stools are confirmed by clinical tests.
Use ICD-10 code R19.5 for unspecified dark stool when no specific cause is identified after clinical evaluation.