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R11.13

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Vomiting of fecal matter

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

What This Code Means

Expulsion of fecal material through the mouth, indicating a serious bowel obstruction or abnormal connection between bowel segments.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a serious symptom requiring urgent investigation; always code the underlying obstruction or fistula if identified
  • •Fecal vomiting indicates advanced bowel obstruction and requires immediate clinical attention

Code Hierarchy

└R11Nausea and vomiting└R11.1Vomiting└R11.13Vomiting of fecal matter
└R11.13Vomiting of fecal matter

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