R15

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Fecal incontinence

Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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ℹ️ Includes

  • encopresis NOS

❌ Excludes1

direct

These codes are mutually exclusive. Never code them together.

  • fecal incontinence of nonorganic origin (F98.1)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code R15 represents fecal incontinence. This code falls under the Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code R15?

ICD-10-CM code R15 is "Fecal incontinence". It belongs to the category: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99).

Is R15 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, R15 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with R15?

R15 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

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Code Information

CodeR15
BillableNo — Header code
CategorySymptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes4

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)