K59.0 - Constipation

  • Applicable to Constipation
  • The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM K59.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
  • This is the American ICD10-CM version of K59.0 - other international versions of ICD10 K59.0 may differ.
  • K59.0 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • K59.0 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
  • K59.0 - Constipation
    • K59.0 - Constipation
    • K59.00 - Constipation, unspecified
    • K59.01 - Slow transit constipation
    • K59.02 - Outlet dysfunction constipation
    • K59.03 - Drug induced constipation
    • K59.04 - Chronic idiopathic constipation
    • K59.09 - Other constipation

Type 1 Excludes

  • fecal impaction (K56.41)

Type 2 Excludes

  • incomplete defecation (R15.0)

The following codes above K59.0 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to K59.0:

Chapter: K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

Section: K55-K64 Other diseases of intestines

Category: K59 Other functional intestinal disorders

constipation icd 10
 
Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

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