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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Rectal Bleeding

ICD-10 Coding for Rectal Bleeding

K62.5

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

Also Known as:
Hematochezia
Bleeding per rectum
Anorectal Hemorrhage
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Rectal Bleeding

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

Billable Code
K62.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Bleeding documented as rectal without specific cause
coding:
  • • No other specific bleeding codes apply

Applicable To

  • • Rectal bleeding
  • • Bleeding per rectum

Important Notes

  • • Ensure exclusion of other causes like hemorrhoids or diverticulosis before using K62.5.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R19.5

Fecal occult blood

Use when occult blood is found without active bleeding.

D50.0

Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss

Use when anemia is documented as a result of rectal bleeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for rectal bleeding?

The ICD-10 code for rectal bleeding is K62.5, used when no specific underlying cause is identified.

When should K62.5 be used instead of a more specific code?

Use K62.5 when rectal bleeding is documented without a specific underlying cause, such as angiodysplasia or diverticulosis.

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