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 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 564.0
Constipation On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.
The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 564.0 can be accessed here. - Constipation; irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels.
- Infrequent or difficult evacuation of FECES. These symptoms are associated with a variety of causes, including low DIETARY FIBER intake, emotional or nervous disturbances, systemic and structural disorders, drug-induced aggravation, and infections.
- Other forms of abnormal feces or difficult passage of feces.
- 564.0 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
- View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 564.* hierarchy
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