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R15.0

Incomplete defecation

Billable

Code Hierarchy

R15R15.0

Chapter: 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

Section: R10-R19 - Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen

Coding Guidelines

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

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

  • constipation (K59.0-)
  • K56.41 - fecal impaction (K56.41)

Related Codes

R15.1Billable

Fecal smearing

R15.2Billable

Fecal urgency

R15.9Billable

Full incontinence of feces

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