R19.5
BillableOther fecal abnormalities
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Abnormalities in stool appearance or characteristics other than diarrhea, such as pale stools, mucus in stool, or blood in stool.
Coding Tips
- •Specify the type of abnormality observed (e.g., pale, fatty, bloody, mucoid) in the clinical documentation
- •Consider whether additional codes for specific findings like hematochezia or melena would be more appropriate
Code Hierarchy
└R19Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen└R19.5Other fecal abnormalities
└R19.5Other fecal abnormalities