R15
Non-billableFecal incontinence
R15 is the ICD-10-CM code for Fecal incontinence. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as R15.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- R00-R99
- Subcodes
- 4
- Edition
- FY2026
R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHBowel incontinence is the inability to control your bowels. When you feel the urge to have a bowel movement , you may not be able to hold it until you get to a toilet. Millions of Americans have this problem. It affects people of all ages - children and adults. It is more common in women and older adults. It is not a normal part of aging. Causes include: Constipation Damage to muscles or nerves of the anus and…
Read more about Bowel Incontinence at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •encopresis NOS
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •fecal incontinence of nonorganic origin (F98.1)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code R15?
- R15 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Fecal incontinence". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
- Is R15 a billable code?
- No — R15 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as R15.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from R15?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): fecal incontinence of nonorganic origin (F98.1).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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