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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Neurogenic Bowel

ICD-10 Coding for Neurogenic Bowel

K59.2
G95.9

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

Also Known as:
Bowel Dysfunction due to Neurological Disorder
Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Neurogenic Bowel

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Neurogenic Bowel

Use ICD-10 code K59.2 for neurogenic bowel, not elsewhere classified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Neurogenic bowel, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
K59.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of chronic bowel dysfunction due to neurological disorder.
coding:
  • • Excludes conditions like Hirschsprung's disease.

Applicable To

  • • Neurogenic bowel dysfunction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of neurogenic bowel (UMN vs. LMN).

Disease of spinal cord, unspecified

Billable Code
G95.9
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage to neurogenic bowel is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G95.9

Disease of spinal cord, unspecified

Use to specify the underlying spinal cord condition causing neurogenic bowel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for neurogenic bowel?

The ICD-10 code for neurogenic bowel is K59.2, used when the condition is not classified elsewhere and is due to a neurological cause.

How should neurogenic bowel be documented?

Document the type of neurogenic bowel (UMN or LMN), underlying neurological condition, and bowel management strategies.

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