ICD Code R15.9

ICD code R15.9 is full incontinence of feces, meaning the patient is unable to control bowel movements, resulting in the involuntary loss of stool.

1. Recurrent or continuous involuntary passage of fecal material

2. Inability to control bowel movements, resulting in unexpected stool leakage

3. Absence of warning or urge prior to fecal loss

4. Occurrence in the absence of an identifiable underlying neurological or structural cause

5. Symptoms present regardless of activity, position, or time of day

6. Documented impact on daily living and hygiene due to loss of bowel control

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code R15.9 include:

- 51784: Anal/urinary muscle study (EMG)

- 51792: Stimulus evoked response (anal/urinary sphincter)

- 90911: Biofeedback training, perineal muscles, anorectal or urethral sphincter, including EMG and/or manometry

- 46020: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or perirectal abscess

- 46999: Unlisted procedure, anus

- 44380: Anoscopy, diagnostic, with dilation

- 46050: Drainage of perianal abscess, superficial

- 49585: Repair, initial incisional or ventral hernia; reducible

- 49587: Repair, initial incisional or ventral hernia; incarcerated or strangulated

- 49505: Repair, initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible

- 49507: Repair, initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated

CPT code selection should be based on the specific treatment or procedure performed for R15.9.

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