Stercoral Colitis ICD-10-CM Codes

The condition is more common in individuals with chronic constipation, those with a diminished capacity for bowel motility, or older people.

Treatment involves the removal of fecaloma, which often requires hospital admission and sometimes surgical intervention. The inflammation of the colon is also addressed with appropriate medical care.

If left untreated, Stercoral Colitis can lead to severe complications, including colonic perforation, which can cause peritonitis and sepsis, both life-threatening conditions.