R15: Fecal incontinence
Codes under R15 (Fecal incontinence). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| R15.0 | Incomplete defecation | ✓ |
| R15.0 | Incomplete defecation | ✓ |
| R15.1 | Fecal smearing | ✓ |
| R15.1 | Fecal smearing | ✓ |
| R15.2 | Fecal urgency | ✓ |
| R15.2 | Fecal urgency | ✓ |
| R15.9 | Full incontinence of feces | ✓ |
| R15.9 | Full incontinence of feces | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code R15?
R15 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Fecal incontinence. It contains 8 more specific diagnosis codes, 8 of which are billable.
Is R15 a billable code?
No — R15 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example R15.0 — Incomplete defecation). 8 of the 8 codes under R15 are billable.
What codes fall under R15?
R15 includes R15.0, R15.0, R15.1, R15.1, R15.2, plus 3 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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Informational only, not coding or medical advice. Verify against the official ICD-10-CM (FY2026) and your payer's guidelines.
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