ME05.Z
Change in bowel habit, unspecified
Change in bowel habit, unspecified
ICD-10 Equivalents(1)
ICD-10 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-10-CM codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(8)
SNOMED CT ↗
- Increased frequency of defaecation15510009
- Decreased frequency of defaecation44316003
- Altered bowel function88111009
- Alteration in bowel elimination129851009
- Finding of frequency of defaecation300380005
- Finding of measures of defaecation300384001
- Abnormal frequency of defaecation425064003
- Irregular bowel habits444702007
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-11 code for change in bowel habit, unspecified?
The ICD-11 code for change in bowel habit, unspecified is ME05.Z. The full clinical description is "Change in bowel habit, unspecified".
What does ICD-11 code ME05.Z mean?
ICD-11 code ME05.Z represents “Change in bowel habit, unspecified”. It is classified under Chapter 21: Symptoms, Signs or Clinical Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified.
What chapter is ME05.Z in?
ME05.Z 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.Z?
ME05.Z maps to the ICD-10 code: R19.4 (Change in bowel habit). This is an equivalent mapping.
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.
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