Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for drowsiness includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Drowsiness
Use ICD-10 code R40.0 for somnolence, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Use when drowsiness is secondary to hypothyroidism.
The ICD-10 code for drowsiness is R40.0, used when drowsiness is present without a more specific diagnosis or underlying condition.
Drowsiness should be documented with specific details on its impact and any underlying conditions, using terms like 'somnolence' and linking to clinical findings.