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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Heme Positive Stool

ICD-10 Coding for Heme Positive Stool

R19.5
K92.1

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

Also Known as:
Occult Blood in Stool
Positive Fecal Occult Blood Test
Positive FIT
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Heme Positive Stool

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Heme Positive Stool

Use ICD-10 code R19.5 for other fecal abnormalities, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other fecal abnormalities

Billable Code
R19.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive stool test without visible blood
documentation:
  • • Documented positive FOBT or FIT result

Applicable To

  • • Positive fecal occult blood test
  • • Positive FIT

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of visible blood.

Melena

Billable Code
K92.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Black, tarry stools observed
  • • Upper GI bleed confirmed

Applicable To

  • • Black, tarry stools

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies stool color and characteristics.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z12.11

Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

Use in conjunction with R19.5 for screening scenarios.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for heme positive stool?

The ICD-10 code for heme positive stool is R19.5, used for abnormal findings in stool tests without visible blood.

How to code a positive FIT test?

For a positive FIT test without visible blood, use R19.5. If it's a screening, also use Z12.11.

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