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ICD-10-CM Code for Stenosis of anus and rectum K62.4

ICD-10 code K62.4 for Stenosis of anus and rectum is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the digestive system .

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Official Long Descriptor

Stenosis of anus and rectum
Stricture of anus (sphincter)

K62

Includes: anal canal

Excludes2: colostomy and enterostomy malfunction (K94.0-, K94.1-)
fecal incontinence (R15.-)
hemorrhoids (K64.-)

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[QUOTE="kpeterson15, post: 491892, member: 746132"] Have you looked at the code K62.89? [/QUOTE] I have, that is the one I was going to go for. This code says "other diseases of the anus/rectum" Not s... [ Read More ]
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[QUOTE="trose45116, post: 449696, member: 17324"]can i get an auditor opinion on what code is appropriate for chronic diarrhea? R19.7 or K62.5[/QUOTE] Following the ICD-10 guidelines, 'chronic diarr... [ Read More ]
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