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Blood in stool. ICD-9-CM 578.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 578.1 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
The ICD-10-CM is a catalog of diagnosis codes used by medical professionals for medical coding and reporting in health care settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates.
K62. 5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
K92. 1 - Melena | ICD-10-CM.
578.1 Blood in stool - ICD-9-CM Vol.
Abnormally dark tarry feces containing blood (usually from gastrointestinal bleeding).
Bleeding may be noted on the stool or be seen as blood on toilet paper or in the toilet. The blood may be bright red. The term "hematochezia" is used to describe this finding.
Differential Diagnosis. Melena usually occurs as a result of an upper gastrointestinal bleed (rarely it can be due to bleeding in the small intestine or ascending colon). Upper GI haemorrhage has a number of causes, the most common of which are peptic ulcer disease, liver disease, and gastric cancer.
ICD-9 Code 455.6 -Unspecified hemorrhoids without complication- Codify by AAPC.
Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of colon D37. 4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM D37. 4 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Overt bleeding might show up as: Vomiting blood, which might be red or might be dark brown and resemble coffee grounds in texture. Black, tarry stool. Rectal bleeding, usually in or with stool.
ICD-10 Code for Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris- I25. 10- Codify by AAPC.
ICD-10 code: K57. 92 Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation, abscess or bleeding.
If melena is accompanied by symptoms of shock, it can be a sign of active bleeding. In such cases, it is considered a medical emergency and it is important to seek medical attention immediately.