K59.0 – Constipation
Coding Notes
Active
Non-billable / Non-specific, not valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Type 1 Excludes
fecal impaction (K56.41)
incomplete defecation (R15.0)
Child Codes
Sibling Codes
Parent Sibling Codes
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| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| K00-K95 | Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95) |
| K55-K64 | Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64) |
| K59 | Other functional intestinal disorders |
| K59.0 |
Constipation
Type 1 Excludes
fecal impaction (K56.41)
incomplete defecation (R15.0)
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| 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 |