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R15.1

Billable

Fecal smearing

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

What This Code Means

Involuntary smearing or soiling with fecal material, often seen in children with behavioral or developmental issues or in adults with severe incontinence.

Coding Tips

  • •This code indicates intentional or unintentional smearing behavior; document the context and frequency
  • •Investigate for underlying causes such as encopresis, developmental delay, or severe fecal incontinence

Code Hierarchy

└R15Fecal incontinence└R15.1Fecal smearing
└R15.1Fecal smearing

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