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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Fainting

ICD-10 Coding for Fainting

R55
I95.1

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

Also Known as:
Syncope
Vasovagal Syncope
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Fainting

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Fainting

Use ICD-10 code R55 for syncope and collapse, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Syncope and collapse

Billable Code
R55
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient experienced sudden loss of consciousness with spontaneous recovery.
coding:
  • • No Excludes1 conditions present.

Applicable To

  • • Vasovagal syncope
  • • Situational syncope

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the absence of Excludes1 conditions.

Orthostatic hypotension

Billable Code
I95.1
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Document orthostatic vital signs clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R11.0

Nausea

Use when nausea is present alongside syncope.

R42

Dizziness

Use when dizziness is reported with syncope.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for fainting?

The ICD-10 code for fainting is R55, which covers syncope and collapse, including vasovagal and situational syncope.

How do you code syncope with orthostatic hypotension?

For syncope with orthostatic hypotension, code I95.1 for orthostatic hypotension and R55 for syncope if needed.

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