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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Stool Burden

ICD-10 Coding for Stool Burden

K56.41
K59.01
K59.02

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

Also Known as:
Fecal Impaction
Constipation
Slow Transit Constipation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Stool Burden

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Stool Burden

Use ICD-10 code K56.41 for fecal impaction, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Fecal impaction

Billable Code
K56.41
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of large fecal mass causing obstruction

Applicable To

  • • Complete obstruction from hardened stool

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'fecal impaction' and obstruction.

Slow transit constipation

Billable Code
K59.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Colonic transit time >72 hours on radiopaque marker study
  • • Leech score ≥7 on abdominal X-ray

Applicable To

  • • Delayed colonic motility

Important Notes

  • • Document specific transit study results.

Outlet dysfunction

Billable Code
K59.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Dyssynergic defecation on anorectal manometry
  • • Failed balloon expulsion test (>60 seconds)

Applicable To

  • • Pelvic floor/rectal coordination issues

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of manometry or expulsion test.

Unspecified constipation

Billable Code
K59.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • General constipation symptoms without specific findings

Applicable To

  • • General constipation without specification

Important Notes

  • • Consider more specific codes if additional information is available.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R15.0

Incomplete defecation

Use alongside K59.0 if incomplete evacuation is documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for stool burden with obstruction?

The ICD-10 code for stool burden with obstruction is K56.41, which indicates fecal impaction causing complete obstruction.

How is slow transit constipation coded in ICD-10?

Slow transit constipation is coded as K59.01 in ICD-10, requiring documentation of delayed colonic motility or specific imaging scores.

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