ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R19.4
Change in bowel habit
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R19.4
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- constipation (K59.0-)
- functional diarrhea (K59.1)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code R19.4 (Change in bowel habit)
ICD-10-CM code R19.4 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 R19.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R19.4 - Change in bowel habit. 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 Change in bowel habit.