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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Proctocolitis

ICD-10 Coding for Proctocolitis

K62.8
A09.9

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

Also Known as:
Inflammation of the rectum and colon
Non-specific proctocolitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Proctocolitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Proctocolitis

Use ICD-10 code K62.8 for other specified diseases of anus and rectum, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified diseases of anus and rectum

Non-Billable
K62.8
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Inflammation confirmed via endoscopy or biopsy.
documentation:
  • • Lack of specific etiology in documentation.

Applicable To

  • • Non-specific proctocolitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure exclusion of IBD or STI before using.

Gastroenteritis and colitis of unspecified origin

Non-Billable
A09.9
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Non-infectious colitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no infectious cause is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95-B97

Infectious agents

Use when an infectious etiology is confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for proctocolitis?

The ICD-10 code for non-specific proctocolitis is K62.8, often used with A09.9 for unspecified etiology.

How do you code proctocolitis with an infectious cause?

Use K62.8 with additional codes from B95-B97 to specify the infectious agent.

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