What constipation ICD codes can I use?
If you're looking for constipation ICD codes to use, there are several that you can pick from. Here are six examples of constipation-related ICD-10 codes you can use:
- K59.00 - Constipation, unspecified
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have constipation. What is unspecified is the type of constipation they have, so if you ever determine the specific type of constipation your patient has, it's best to select a more specific ICD-10 code.
- K59.01 - Slow transit constipation
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have slow transit constipation. This type of constipation is characterized by the slow movement of waste in the digestive system because the large intestines have reduced motility. This type of constipation is also called Lazy Bowel Syndrome.
- K59.02 - Outlet dysfunction constipation
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have outlet dysfunction constipation. This type of constipation is characterized by difficulty passing on stools because of damage to the pelvic floor muscles or nerves.
- K59.03 - Drug-induced constipation
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have drug-induced constipation. This type of constipation is, as you can tell by the name, is caused by drugs. Drugs like Tylenol #3, oxycodone, and morphine slow down the movement of stool in the bowels. Since their movement in the bowels is slow due to drugs, the bowels have more time to take the water out of the stools, so they end up becoming hard and dry.
- K59.04 - Chronic idiopathic constipation
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have chronic idiopathic constipation, a kind of constipation that does not result from underlying conditions or anything. It's a type of constipation that just happens. It is characterized by infrequent stools that are difficult to pass, and those with it only poop thrice a week for more than six months.
- K59.09 - Other constipation
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have a type of constipation that doesn't have a specific ICD-10 code. If you have a patient with chronic constipation, chronic constipation with overflow, or constipation due to colon spasms, you can use this ICD-10 code.