R15 ICD-10-CM Code: Fecal incontinence
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
R15Fecal incontinence
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where R15 sits
- 1
Chapter 18
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
- 2
Section
Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen (R10-R19)
- 3
Category R15
Fecal incontinence
- 4
Code R15
Fecal incontinence
More specific choices
Codes under R15
R15 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for R15.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R15.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R15.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- fecal incontinence of nonorganic origin (F98.1)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for R15.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R15 mean?
R15 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Fecal incontinence.”
Is R15 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. R15 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is R15 located in ICD-10-CM?
R15 is listed in Chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99), within Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen (R10-R19) (R10–R19), under category R15, Fecal incontinence.
What coding notes are listed for R15?
No inclusion terms are listed for R15 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: fecal incontinence of nonorganic origin (F98.1). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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