ICD-11 code : ME24.A6;
Preferred Label : Positive occult blood in stool;
ICD-11 definition : Positive tests (positive stool) determined by fecal occult blood testing (FOBT), which
aims to detect subtle blood loss in the gastrointestinal tract. Positive occult blood
in stool may suggest gastrointestinal bleeding and warrant further investigation,
especially for malignancy.;
ICD-11 synonym : FOBT - [faecal occult blood testing]; faecal occult blood testing;
ICD-11 acronym : FOBT;
Origin ID : 1048974920;
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ICD-10 Mapping
Positive tests (positive stool) determined by fecal occult blood testing (FOBT), which
aims to detect subtle blood loss in the gastrointestinal tract. Positive occult blood
in stool may suggest gastrointestinal bleeding and warrant further investigation,
especially for malignancy.