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K59.0

Constipation

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

K59K59.0

Chapter: 11. Diseases of the digestive system

Section: K55-K64 - Other diseases of intestines

Coding Guidelines

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with K59.0

  • K56.41 - fecal impaction (K56.41)

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • R15.0 - incomplete defecation (R15.0)

Specific Codes (6)

K59.00Billable

Constipation, unspecified

K59.01Billable

Slow transit constipation

K59.02Billable

Outlet dysfunction constipation

K59.03Billable

Drug induced constipation

K59.04Billable

Chronic idiopathic constipation

K59.09Billable

Other constipation

Related Codes

K59.1Billable

Functional diarrhea

K59.2Billable

Neurogenic bowel, not elsewhere classified

K59.3Category

Megacolon, not elsewhere classified

K59.4Billable

Anal spasm

K59.8Category

Other specified functional intestinal disorders

K59.9Billable

Functional intestinal disorder, unspecified

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