ICD-10 R15.1
Billable / SpecificFecal smearing
About ICD-10-CM R15.1
ICD-10-CM code R15.1 represents Fecal smearing. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R15). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R15.1 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under R15.1. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Fecal soiling
Medicare LCD Coverage for R15.1
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R15.1 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R15.1.
1 Cigna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R15.1
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert R15.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R15.1 | 78762 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To R15.1
Other codes in section R10-R19 (Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen).
ICD-10 R15.1, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R15.1 billable? +
Yes, R15.1 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 R15.1? +
ICD-10 R15.1 includes: Fecal soiling.
What ICD-9 codes does R15.1 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, R15.1 maps to ICD-9 codes: 78762. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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