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K63.8219

Billable

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, unspecified

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

An overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine causing digestive symptoms, but the specific type of bacteria has not been identified or specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code when SIBO is confirmed but subtype testing was not performed or results are inconclusive
  • •Query provider if subtype testing results are available for more specific coding

Code Hierarchy

└K63Other diseases of intestine└K63.8Other specified diseases of intestine└K63.82Intestinal microbial overgrowth└K63.821Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth└K63.8219Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, unspecified
└K63.8219Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, unspecified

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