Neurogenic bowel, not elsewhere classified

This code describes a dysfunction of the bowel resulting from impaired nerve supply, rather than a primary gastrointestinal disorder. It encompasses conditions where the neurological control over bowel function (motility, sensation, continence) is compromised, leading to symptoms such as constipation, fecal incontinence, or a combination thereof.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a bowel dysfunction stemming from a neurological etiology, such as spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, or other neuropathies. Supporting documentation should specify the neurological condition causing the bowel issues and rule out other primary GI causes.

• Ensure the medical record explicitly links the bowel dysfunction to a neurological condition.
• Do not use this code for bowel problems primarily due to structural abnormalities or inflammatory bowel disease.
• Sequence the underlying neurological condition as the primary diagnosis when it is the main reason for the encounter, with this code as a secondary diagnosis.