K59.0
Non-billableConstipation
K59.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Constipation. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as K59.00 for billing.
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •fecal impaction (K56.41)
Excludes2 — not included here
- •incomplete defecation (R15.0)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code K59.0?
- K59.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Constipation". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
- Is K59.0 a billable code?
- No — K59.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as K59.00) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of K59.0?
- K59.0 has 6 more specific child codes, including K59.00, K59.01, K59.02.
- What is excluded from K59.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): fecal impaction (K56.41).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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