2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K59
Other functional intestinal disorders
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- K59
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Other functional intestinal disorders
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
K59 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other functional intestinal disorders. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
Specific Coding Applicable to Other functional intestinal disorders
Non-specific codes like K59 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other functional intestinal disorders:
K59.0 for Constipation - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use K59.00 for Constipation, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE
Use K59.01 for Slow transit constipation - BILLABLE CODE
Use K59.02 for Outlet dysfunction constipation - BILLABLE CODE
Use K59.03 for Drug induced constipation - BILLABLE CODE
Use K59.04 for Chronic idiopathic constipation - BILLABLE CODE
Use K59.09 for Other constipation - BILLABLE CODE
Use K59.1 for Functional diarrhea - BILLABLE CODE
Use K59.2 for Neurogenic bowel, not elsewhere classified - BILLABLE CODE
K59.3 for Megacolon, not elsewhere classified - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use K59.31 for Toxic megacolon - BILLABLE CODE
Use K59.39 for Other megacolon - BILLABLE CODE
Use K59.4 for Anal spasm - BILLABLE CODE
K59.8 for Other specified functional intestinal disorders - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use K59.81 for Ogilvie syndrome - BILLABLE CODE
Use K59.89 for Other specified functional intestinal disorders - BILLABLE CODE
Use K59.9 for Functional intestinal disorder, unspecified - BILLABLE CODE
Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.
Type 1 Excludes
Type 1 ExcludesA type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Type 2 Excludes
Type 2 ExcludesA type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
- functional disorders of stomach K31
Patient Education
Digestive Diseases
When you eat, your body breaks food down to a form it can use to build and nourish cells and provide energy. This process is called digestion.
Your digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube. It runs from your mouth to your anus and includes your esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines. Your liver, gallbladder and pancreas are also involved. They produce juices to help digestion.
There are many types of digestive disorders. The symptoms vary widely depending on the problem. In general, you should see your doctor if you have:
- Blood in your stool
- Changes in bowel habits
- Severe abdominal pain
- Unintentional weight loss
- Heartburn not relieved by antacids
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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Code History
- FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
- FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.