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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Nosebleed (R04.0)

ICD-10 Coding for Nosebleed (R04.0)

R04.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for nosebleed (r04.0) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Nasal hemorrhage
Rhinorrhagia
Epistaxis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Nosebleed (R04.0)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Nosebleed (R04.0)

Use ICD-10 code R04.0 for epistaxis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Epistaxis

Billable Code
R04.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of nasal bleeding without trauma
documentation:
  • • Detailed description of the bleeding site and type

Applicable To

  • • Nosebleed

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type and location of bleeding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I10

Essential (primary) hypertension

Use when hypertension is the underlying cause of epistaxis.

D68.9

Coagulation defect, unspecified

Use when a bleeding disorder is the underlying cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for epistaxis?

The ICD-10 code for epistaxis is R04.0, used to document nosebleeds without a specified underlying condition.

How do you code a nosebleed caused by hypertension?

For a nosebleed caused by hypertension, code I10 for hypertension first, followed by R04.0 for the epistaxis.

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