K63.5 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Polyp of colon for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Type 1 excludes for K63.5 ICD 10 code
  • adenomatous polyp of colon (D12.-)
  • inflammatory polyp of colon (K51.4-)
  • polyposis of colon (D12.6)

Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to K63.5 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

K63.5 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about K63.5 ICD 10 code

A polyp is an extra piece of tissue that grows inside your body. Colonic polyps grow in the large intestine, or colon. Most polyps are not dangerous. However, some polyps may turn into cancer or already be cancer. To be safe, doctors remove polyps and test them. Polyps can be removed when a doctor examines the inside of the large intestine during a colonoscopy.

Anyone can get polyps, but certain people are more likely than others. You may have a greater chance of getting polyps if you :

  • Are over age 50
  • Have had polyps before
  • Have a family member with polyps
  • Have a family history of colon cancer

Most colon polyps do not cause symptoms. If you have symptoms, they may include blood on your underwear or on toilet paper after a bowel movement, blood in your stool, or constipation or diarrhea lasting more than a week.

NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

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