Find comprehensive information on Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS including diagnosis codes ICD-10 K58.0 and Rome IV criteria. Learn about IBS symptoms such as abdominal pain bloating and altered bowel habits constipation diarrhea. Explore clinical documentation best practices for healthcare professionals and accurate medical coding for IBS. This resource provides valuable insights into managing and documenting Irritable Bowel Syndrome for improved patient care.
Also known as
Irritable bowel syndrome
Covers all subtypes of irritable bowel syndrome.
Functional intestinal disorders
Includes other functional bowel problems, sometimes related to IBS.
Symptoms involving abdomen and pelvis
May be used for IBS-related symptoms like abdominal pain.
Somatoform disorders
Relevant if IBS is associated with psychological factors.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Predominant bowel habit?
Constipation
Meets IBS criteria?
Diarrhea
Meets IBS criteria?
Mixed
Meets IBS criteria?
Unspecified
Meets IBS criteria?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Irritable bowel with altered motility |
Functional constipation |
Functional diarrhea |
Coding IBS without subtype (K58.0) when documentation supports IBS-D, IBS-C, or IBS-M (K58.2-K58.4) leads to under-coding and lost revenue.
Coding only symptoms like abdominal pain or diarrhea instead of the IBS diagnosis (K58.x) fails to capture the underlying condition for accurate reimbursement.
Insufficient documentation of Rome IV criteria or other diagnostic evidence for IBS can lead to coding denials and compliance issues during audits.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Symptoms include chronic abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits, characterized by a mix of constipation and diarrhea. The patient reports experiencing discomfort and cramping relieved by bowel movements. Symptom onset was approximately [duration] ago. The patient denies any fever, weight loss, rectal bleeding, or family history of inflammatory bowel disease. Physical examination reveals a soft, non-tender abdomen with normal bowel sounds. No masses or organomegaly were noted. The patient's symptoms align with the Rome IV criteria for IBS. Differential diagnoses considered include inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), celiac disease, lactose intolerance, and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Laboratory tests, including complete blood count (CBC) and comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), are ordered to rule out other conditions. Initial management will focus on dietary modifications, including increasing fiber intake and avoiding trigger foods such as caffeine, alcohol, and fatty foods. Patient education regarding stress management techniques and the importance of regular exercise will be provided. Pharmacological interventions may be considered if lifestyle modifications are insufficient, including antispasmodics, antidiarrheals, or laxatives depending on the predominant bowel habit. Follow-up is scheduled in [duration] to assess symptom response to treatment and adjust the management plan as needed. ICD-10 code K58.0 is assigned for Irritable Bowel Syndrome with mixed bowel habits. Further investigations may be warranted if symptoms do not improve or worsen.