ICD-10 K59.09
Billable / SpecificOther constipation
About ICD-10-CM K59.09
ICD-10-CM code K59.09 represents Other constipation. This is a billable/specific code in the Digestive System chapter (block K59). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM K59.09 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under K59.09. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Chronic constipation
Medicare LCD Coverage for K59.09
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list K59.09 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing K59.09.
5 Medicare
5 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with K59.09
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 91125 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Anorectal Manometry and EMG CMS LCD
Convert K59.09 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| K59.09 | 56409 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To K59.09
Other codes in section K55-K64 (Other diseases of intestines).
ICD-10 K59.09, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code K59.09 billable? +
Yes, K59.09 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to K59.09? +
ICD-10 K59.09 includes: Chronic constipation.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with K59.09? +
Procedures frequently paired with K59.09 include: 91125.
What ICD-9 codes does K59.09 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, K59.09 maps to ICD-9 codes: 56409. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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