AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2023 Issue 1; Ask the Editor
Pelvic Floor Dyssynergia
A patient with a history of constipation presented for high resolution anorectal manometry. The provider diagnosed pelvic floor dyssynergia. In ICD-10-CM, there is no Alphabetic Index entry for this condition. What is the appropriate diagnosis code for pelvic floor dyssynergia (PFD)? ...
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Article Overview
This short coding article focuses on pelvic floor dyssynergia and its relationship to constipation, anorectal dysfunction, and high-resolution anorectal manometry. It is aimed at coders and billing staff who need to understand the diagnosis coding topic and the broader clinical context discussed in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
Correctly recognizing the diagnosis topic and related ICD-10-CM assignment helps support accurate reporting for constipation-related anorectal conditions and reduces coding uncertainty when the condition is not separately indexed.
What You Will Learn
- The clinical context in which pelvic floor dyssynergia may be identified
- How the article frames the condition within constipation-related anorectal dysfunction
- Which diagnosis coding topic the article addresses in ICD-10-CM
- Why the article says the condition can be difficult to locate in the Alphabetic Index
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Clinical documentation improvement specialists
Codes Discussed
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