K62.3
Rectal prolapse
Applicable To
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Prolapse of rectal mucosa
Approximate Synonyms
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Prolapsed rectum
Clinical Information
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Protrusion of the rectal mucous membrane through the anus. There are various degrees: incomplete with no displacement of the anal sphincter muscle; complete with displacement of the anal sphincter muscle; complete with no displacement of the anal sphincter muscle but with herniation of the bowel; and internal complete with rectosigmoid or upper rectum intussusception into the lower rectum.
Details
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K62.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM K62.3 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K62.3 – other international versions of ICD-10 K62.3 may differ.