K59.03

Billable

Drug induced constipation

K59.03 is the ICD-10-CM code for Drug induced constipation. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
K00-K95
Parent
K59.0
Edition
FY2026

K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Constipation means having fewer than three bowel movements a week. The stool (poop) can be hard and dry. Sometimes it is painful to pass. At one time or another, almost everyone gets constipated. In most cases, it lasts a short time and is not serious. There are many things you can do to prevent constipation. They include: Eating more fruits, vegetables and grains, which are high in fiber Drinking plenty of water…

Read more about Constipation at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Use additional code

  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

Plain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code K59.03?
K59.03 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Drug induced constipation". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
Is K59.03 a billable code?
Yes — K59.03 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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