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K59.3Megacolon, not elsewhere classified

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)

Code Details

BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 11: Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
SectionOther diseases of intestines (K55-K64)
Parent codeK59 — Other functional intestinal disorders

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

  • Dilatation of colon

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • congenital megacolon (aganglionic) (Q43.1)
  • megacolon (due to) (in) Chagas' disease (B57.32)
  • megacolon (due to) (in) Clostridium difficile (A04.7-)
  • megacolon (due to) (in) Hirschsprung's disease (Q43.1)

Code First

  • , if applicable (T51-T65) to identify toxic agent

Subcategories (2)

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