icd code for melena

by Prof. Adriana Kessler 4 min read

ICD-10 code K92. 1 for Melena is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the digestive system .

What is the medical code for Melena?

K92.1ICD-10 | Melena (K92. 1)

What K92 1 Melena?

Abnormally dark tarry feces containing blood (usually from gastrointestinal bleeding).

What is the ICD-10 code for blood in stool?

578.1 - Blood in stool. ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD-10 code for dark stool?

K92. 1 - Melena | ICD-10-CM.

What K57 92?

ICD-10 code: K57. 92 Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation, abscess or bleeding.

What is occult bloody stool?

Overview. The fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is a lab test used to check stool samples for hidden (occult) blood. Occult blood in the stool may indicate colon cancer or polyps in the colon or rectum — though not all cancers or polyps bleed.

What causes Melaena?

Melena often results from damage to the upper GI tract lining, swollen blood vessels, or bleeding disorders. Peptic ulcer disease, which is characterized by painful ulcers or sores that develop in the stomach or small intestine, can result in melena. Peptic ulcer disease can be caused by: Heliobacter pylori (H.