ME03 Abnormal bowel sounds

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Bowel sounds are caused by the products of digestion as they move through the lower gastrointestinal tract, usually heard on auscultation. Abnormal bowel sounds are reduced or increased bowel sounds which provide valuable information about the disorders of bowel movement.

sections/codes in this section (ME03-ME03)

• Hyperactive bowel sounds  (ME03.0)
• Absent bowel sounds  (ME03.1)
• Abnormal bowel sounds, unspecified  (ME03.Z)

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