ICD-10-CM Code K62.3
Rectal prolapse
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.K62.3 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of rectal prolapse. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code K623 is used to code Rectal prolapse
Used unqualified, the term rectal prolapse often is used synonymously with complete rectal prolapse (external rectal prolapse), where the rectal walls have prolapsed to a degree where they protrude out the anus and are visible outside the body. However, most researchers agree that there are 3 to 5 different types of rectal prolapse, depending on if the prolapsed section is visible externally, and if the full or only partial thickness of the rectal wall is involved.
Specialty: | General Surgery |
MeSH Code: | D012005 |
ICD 9 Code: | 569.1 |
Coding Notes for K62.3 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Prolapse of rectal mucosa
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #393-395 - Other digestive system diagnoses with MCC.
- DRG Group #393-395 - Other digestive system diagnoses with CC.
- DRG Group #393-395 - Other digestive system diagnoses without CC or MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Rectal prolapse (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'K62.3 - Rectal prolapse'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code K62.3. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code K62.3 and a single ICD9 code, 569.1 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: K62 - Other diseases of anus and rectum