All ICD10 Codes

K59.04

Billable
ChapterK00–K95
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Chronic idiopathic constipation

Metadata & Insights
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Functional constipation
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH11Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
K55-K64Other diseases of intestines (K55-K64)
K59Other functional intestinal disorders
K59.0Constipation
K59.04Chronic idiopathic constipationBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to K59.04:

subcategoryK59.0
Constipation
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categoryK59
Other functional intestinal disorders
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chapterCH11
Diseases of the digestive system (K00-K95)
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Code History

  • FY 2016: This code replaced K59.09 (Other constipation)

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 391
Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive Disorders with MCC
DRG 392
Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive Disorders without MCC

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