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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Painless Rectal Bleeding

ICD-10 Coding for Painless Rectal Bleeding

K62.5

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

Also Known as:
Asymptomatic Rectal Hemorrhage
Bright Red Blood Per Rectum
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Painless Rectal Bleeding

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Painless Rectal Bleeding

Use ICD-10 code K62.5 for hemorrhage of rectum and anus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hemorrhage of rectum and anus

Billable Code
K62.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of bright red blood without pain or other symptoms
documentation:
  • • Explicit documentation of bleeding as painless and without identified source

Applicable To

  • • Painless rectal bleeding
  • • Bright red blood per rectum

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'painless' and 'separate from stool' to support K62.5.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R19.5

Other fecal abnormalities

Use when stool characteristics are documented but no active bleeding is observed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for painless rectal bleeding?

The ICD-10 code for painless rectal bleeding is K62.5, used when there is no identified source like hemorrhoids or diverticulosis.

How should painless rectal bleeding be documented?

Document as 'painless bright red blood separate from stool' with no associated symptoms to support code K62.5.

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