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ICD 10 code for Constipation, unspecified. Get free rules, notes, crosswalks, synonyms, history for ICD-10 code K59.00.
Get crucial instructions for accurate ICD-10-CM K59.00 coding with all applicable Excludes 1 and Excludes 2 notes from the section level conveniently shown with each code.
K59.00 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of constipation, unspecified. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
K59.04 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2024 edition of ICD-10-CM K59.04 became effective on October 1, 2023. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K59.04 - other international versions of ICD-10 K59.04 may differ.
K59.00 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Constipation, unspecified. It is found in the 2024 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2023 - Sep 30, 2024. ↓ See below for any exclusions, inclusions or special notations.
Constipation is a common cause of painful defecation. Severe constipation includes obstipation (failure to pass stools or gas) and fecal impaction, which can progress to bowel obstruction and become life-threatening. Specialty: Gastroenterology. MeSH Code: D003248. ICD 9 Code: 564.0.
K59.0 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of constipation. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
The ICD code K590 is used to code Constipation. Constipation (also known as costiveness or dyschezia) refers to bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass. Constipation is a common cause of painful defecation.
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes. K59.00 - Constipation, unspecified. The above description is abbreviated. This code description may also have Includes, Excludes, Notes, Guidelines, Examples and other information. Access to this feature is available in the following products: Find-A-Code Essentials. Find-A-Code Professional.
K58.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2024 edition of ICD-10-CM K58.1 became effective on October 1, 2023. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K58.1 - other international versions of ICD-10 K58.1 may differ.