Wiki ICD-9 for hyperdefecation

[Codingirl1]

Can anyone help with this?

I am not finding anything under defecation, hyperdef., excessive..
I can use chagne of bowels but the physicians was very specific when
stating hyperdefecation as athe diagnosis.

Any information is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Sheila

 

[eblanken]

Would Hyperactive Bowel work? 564.9

 

[junebug1969]

Just an opinion, but I don't think you can code from the functional disorders section without a more concrete cause. I would query the physician as to whether or not it was actually hyperperistalsis (787.4). If not, I think you have to go with change in bowel habits (787.99).