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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Nausea

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Nausea

R11.0
K31.84
E11.43

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for chronic nausea includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Persistent Nausea
Idiopathic Nausea
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Nausea

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Nausea

Use ICD-10 code R11.0 for nausea, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Nausea

Billable Code
R11.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Nausea occurring ≥3 days/week for 6+ months
  • • Normal endoscopy and metabolic panels

Applicable To

  • • Chronic idiopathic nausea

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation excludes other causes before using R11.0.

Gastroparesis

Billable Code
K31.84
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Gastric emptying study showing >10% retention at 4 hours

Applicable To

  • • Delayed gastric emptying

Important Notes

  • • Sequence diabetes code first if applicable.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic autonomic (poly)neuropathy

Billable Code
E11.43
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Diabetes diagnosis with gastroparesis symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Diabetic gastroparesis

Important Notes

  • • Sequence before gastroparesis code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K31.84

Gastroparesis

Use when gastroparesis is confirmed as the cause of nausea.

R11.0

Nausea

Use as secondary when gastroparesis is primary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic nausea?

The ICD-10 code for chronic nausea without an identified cause is R11.0. If an underlying condition like gastroparesis is present, use K31.84.

How should chronic nausea be documented?

Document the frequency and duration of nausea, normal test results, and exclusion of other conditions to support the use of R11.0.

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