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What is the icd9 code for tarry stool?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 9/18/2023

Melena or melaena refers to the black, "tarry" feces. This of course refers to blood in feces 578.1. If the dictation does not state that there was blood, then go with 792.1, which is abnormal coloration of stool.

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