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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Stool Incontinence

ICD-10 Coding for Stool Incontinence

R15.9
K62.81

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

Also Known as:
Fecal Incontinence
Bowel Incontinence
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Stool Incontinence

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

Use ICD-10 code R15.9 for full incontinence of feces, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Full incontinence of feces

Billable Code
R15.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No structural/anorectal abnormalities
documentation:
  • • Documented frequency and consistency of incontinence

Applicable To

  • • Complete loss of bowel control

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'complete loss of bowel control' for accurate coding.

Anal sphincter tear

Billable Code
K62.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Endoanal ultrasound showing >30° sphincter defect

Applicable To

  • • Sphincter defect

Important Notes

  • • Document sphincter defect with imaging results.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R15.1

Fecal smearing

Use with R15.9 if smearing is present.

R15.2

Fecal urgency

Use with R15.9 when urgency precedes accidents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for stool incontinence?

The ICD-10 code for stool incontinence is R15.9, used for full incontinence of feces when no underlying condition is identified.

How should stool incontinence be documented?

Document stool incontinence by specifying frequency, consistency, and any associated symptoms, using tools like the Bristol Stool Chart.

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