ME05
Change in bowel habit
Change in bowel habit
Child Codes (4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for change in bowel habit?
The ICD-11 code for change in bowel habit is ME05. The full clinical description is "Change in bowel habit".
What does ICD-11 code ME05 mean?
ICD-11 code ME05 represents “Change in bowel habit”. It is classified under Chapter 21: Symptoms, Signs or Clinical Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified.
What chapter is ME05 in?
ME05 is in Chapter 21: Symptoms, Signs or Clinical Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified (codes MA00-MH2Z).
What is the ICD-10 equivalent of ICD-11 code ME05?
There is no direct ICD-10 mapping available for ME05 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-10. Use the ICD-11 to ICD-10 converter to search for related codes.
What is the difference between ICD-10 and ICD-11?
ICD-11 is the latest revision of the WHO's International Classification of Diseases, succeeding ICD-10. Key differences include: a fully digital-first design, new chapters for sleep-wake disorders, sexual health, and traditional medicine, improved coding for rare diseases, and better integration with electronic health records through extension codes.
What are the subcategories under ME05?
ME05 has 4 child codes, including: ME05.0 (Constipation), ME05.1 (Diarrhoea), ME05.Y (Other specified change in bowel habit), ME05.Z (Change in bowel habit, unspecified).
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