ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R15.1
Fecal smearing
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R15.1
Inclusion Terms
Fecal soiling
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code R15.1 (Fecal smearing)
ICD-10-CM code R15.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R15.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R15.1 - Fecal smearing. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Fecal smearing.