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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Functional Diarrhea

ICD-10 Coding for Functional Diarrhea

K59.1

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

Also Known as:
Chronic Diarrhea
Non-organic Diarrhea
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Functional Diarrhea

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Functional Diarrhea

Use ICD-10 code K59.1 for functional diarrhea, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Functional diarrhea

Billable Code
K59.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Chronic diarrhea for at least 3 months with negative workup
documentation:
  • • Rome IV criteria explicitly documented

Applicable To

  • • Chronic diarrhea without identifiable cause

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'functional diarrhea' and excludes other causes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E86.0

Dehydration

Use when dehydration is present as a result of diarrhea.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for functional diarrhea?

The ICD-10 code for functional diarrhea is K59.1, used for chronic diarrhea without an identifiable organic cause, meeting Rome IV criteria.

How is functional diarrhea diagnosed?

Functional diarrhea is diagnosed based on chronic diarrhea lasting at least 3 months, negative fecal calprotectin, negative celiac serology, and meeting Rome IV criteria.

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