K59.3
Non-billableMegacolon, not elsewhere classified
Megacolon, not elsewhere classified
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Dilatation of colon
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- change in bowel habit NOS (R19.4)
- intestinal malabsorption (K90.-)
- psychogenic intestinal disorders (F45.8)
- 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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
- functional disorders of stomach (K31.-)
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- , if applicable (T51-T65) to identify toxic agent
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for megacolon, not elsewhere classified?
The ICD-10-CM code for megacolon, not elsewhere classified is K59.3. The full clinical description is "Megacolon, not elsewhere classified". K59.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code K59.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code K59.3 represents "Megacolon, not elsewhere classified". It is classified under Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is K59.3 a billable code?
No, K59.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under K59.3.
What chapter is K59.3 in?
K59.3 is in Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (codes K00-K95).
What codes cannot be used with K59.3?
K59.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: change in bowel habit NOS (R19.4); intestinal malabsorption (K90.-); psychogenic intestinal disorders (F45.8); and 4 more.
What are the subcategories under K59.3?
K59.3 has 2 child codes, including: K59.31 (Toxic megacolon), K59.39 (Other megacolon).
What are the UMLS CUIs for K59.3?
K59.3 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0025160, C0494775. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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