Sibo ICD 10 Code

Refresher: What are ICD-10 codes?

The International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) is the tenth edition of the International Classification of Diseases. These are a collection of alphanumeric codes used by healthcare professionals to categorize and classify illnesses, injuries, symptoms, signs, and treatments. The World Health Organization (WHO) maintains and publishes ICD-10 codes. These codes were issued in 1909 and have gone through 10 revisions ever since.

ICD-10 codes can differ from country to country since every nation has tailored them according to its healthcare infrastructure. For example, the United States developed a clinical modification of medical diagnosis similar to that released by the WHO. The difference between the two versions is that the US version features two sets of codes, one being ICD-10-CM and the other being ICD-10-PCS. The difference between the two is that while ICD-10-CM is used for medical claim reporting in hospital settings, ICD-10-PCS is used as a procedure coding system used for inpatient procedures within hospitals. This article will review the ICD-10 codes for SIBO (Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth). [1] [2]

What is the ICD 10 code for SIBO?

According to the WHO, the ICD-10 code for SIBO is K59.89. This code falls under the range of Diseases of the Digestive System. K59.89 describes other functional intestinal disorders, like SIBO, that do not have their own codes assigned in the ICD-10 coding system. K59.89 is a billable code that can be used to prove a diagnosis for reimbursement. It was implemented on October 1, 2022, under the 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM.[3]

SIBO (Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is an excess of bacteria in the small intestine. This disorder is commonly blamed for persistent malabsorption or diarrhea. Patients with SIBO experience symptoms like diarrhea, abdominal distension, bloating, weakness, abdominal pain or discomfort, and fatigue.[4]

SIBO ICD 10 code: K59.89

SIBO ICD code K59.89 lookup

The ICD-10 code for SIBO K59.89 falls under the classification K59.8, 'Other specified functional intestinal disorders.' The following table includes the different codes within this classification.[5]

K59.89: Other specified functional intestinal disorders

Types of SIBO coded under K59.89

The classifications of SIBO coded under K59.89 include:

• Other specified functional intestinal disorders
• Ogilvie syndrome
• Other specified functional intestinal disorders

SIBO excluded from ICD-10 K59.89

All types of SIBO are included in the ICD-10 code K59.89.

Conclusion

The ICD-10 code for SIBO is K59.89. The availability of this code allows healthcare providers to make detailed and accurate diagnostics of SIBO depending on a patient's symptoms and other factors.

You must remember not to act upon the information mentioned above. In case you are experiencing SIBO symptoms, you must visit a healthcare provider right away to get an accurate diagnosis. A professional medical expert can provide you with more information on the ICD-10 codes discussed above.