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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hematochezia

ICD-10 Coding for Hematochezia

K92.2
K62.5
K57.31

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

Also Known as:
Rectal bleeding
Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hematochezia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hematochezia

Use ICD-10 code K92.2 for gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

Billable Code
K92.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of bright red blood per rectum with no upper GI source.

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified GI bleeding

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation excludes upper GI sources to avoid incorrect coding.

Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

Billable Code
K62.5
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Bleeding from hemorrhoids

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the source of bleeding to avoid miscoding.

Diverticulosis of large intestine with perforation and abscess with bleeding

Billable Code
K57.31
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Diverticular bleeding

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bleeding is documented as related to diverticulosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

D50.0

Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)

Use when anemia is present due to chronic blood loss.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hematochezia?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified gastrointestinal hemorrhage, which includes hematochezia when the source is not identified, is K92.2.

When should K57.31 be used for hematochezia?

Use K57.31 when hematochezia is due to diverticulosis with confirmed bleeding, as documented by imaging or endoscopy.

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