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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Drug-Induced Constipation

ICD-10 Coding for Drug-Induced Constipation

K59.03

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

Also Known as:
Medication-Induced Constipation
Pharmacological Constipation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Drug-Induced Constipation

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Drug-Induced Constipation

Use ICD-10 code K59.03 for drug-induced constipation, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Drug-induced constipation

Billable Code
K59.03
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented link between drug use and constipation onset
coding:
  • • Use K59.03 when drug-induced nature is confirmed

Applicable To

  • • Opioid-induced constipation
  • • Constipation due to medication

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the drug and confirms the adverse effect relationship.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T40.2X5A

Adverse effect of other opioids

Use when opioids are the causative drug for constipation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for drug-induced constipation?

The ICD-10 code for drug-induced constipation is K59.03. This code is used when constipation is directly linked to medication use.

How do you code opioid-induced constipation?

For opioid-induced constipation, use K59.03 along with the appropriate T code for opioid adverse effects, such as T40.2X5A.

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