K58.0
BillableIrritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A chronic condition causing abdominal discomfort and frequent loose stools without any structural damage to the intestines.
Coding Tips
- •IBS is a functional disorder; ensure organic causes have been ruled out before coding this diagnosis
- •The '0' specifies diarrhea-predominant IBS; confirm the predominant symptom pattern matches the patient's presentation
Code Hierarchy
└K58Irritable bowel syndrome└K58.0Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea
└K58.0Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea