K92.1
BillableMelena
K92.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Melena. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine or colon, rectum, and anus. Bleeding can come from any of these areas. The amount of bleeding can be so small that only a lab test can find it. Signs of bleeding in the digestive tract depend on where it is and how much bleeding there is. Signs of bleeding in the upper digestive tract include: Bright red…
Read more about Gastrointestinal Bleeding at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •occult blood in feces (R19.5)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code K92.1?
- K92.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Melena". It falls under K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system.
- Is K92.1 a billable code?
- Yes — K92.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from K92.1?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): occult blood in feces (R19.5).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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