R15.1Billable

Fecal smearing

Chapter
18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
Category
R15
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category R15

R15Fecal incontinenceR15.0Incomplete defecationYesR15.2Fecal urgencyYesR15.9Full incontinence of fecesYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R15.1?

R15.1 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Fecal smearing.

Is R15.1 a billable code?

Yes. R15.1 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is R15.1 in?

R15.1 falls under Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.

When did R15.1 become effective?

R15.1 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to R15.1?

R15.1 belongs to category R15, which includes 4 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.