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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cyanosis

ICD-10 Coding for Cyanosis

R23.0

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

Also Known as:
Bluish Discoloration
Peripheral Cyanosis
Central Cyanosis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cyanosis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cyanosis

Use ICD-10 code R23.0 for cyanosis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cyanosis

Billable Code
R23.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of bluish discoloration with low SpO2.
coding:
  • • Underlying condition must be coded first if known.

Applicable To

  • • Central cyanosis
  • • Peripheral cyanosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document specific location and context of cyanosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

J44.1

COPD with hypoxemia

Use as primary code when cyanosis is due to COPD.

D74.9

Methemoglobinemia

Use as primary code when cyanosis is due to methemoglobinemia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cyanosis?

The ICD-10 code for cyanosis is R23.0, used when cyanosis is the primary reason for the encounter and no underlying etiology is confirmed.

How should cyanosis be documented?

Cyanosis should be documented with specific location, duration, and objective findings like SpO2 levels to ensure accurate coding.

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