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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hematemesis

ICD-10 Coding for Hematemesis

K92.0
K25.0

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

Also Known as:
Vomiting blood
Coffee ground vomiting
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hematemesis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hematemesis

Use ICD-10 code K92.0 for hematemesis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hematemesis

Billable Code
K92.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No specific cause identified after diagnostic workup.
coding:
  • • Avoid if a more specific code is applicable.

Applicable To

  • • Coffee ground vomiting
  • • Vomit containing blood

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific etiology is documented before using K92.0.

Acute gastric ulcer with hemorrhage

Billable Code
K25.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Bleeding gastric ulcer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure endoscopic confirmation is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

D62

Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

Use when there is a significant drop in hemoglobin levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hematemesis?

The ICD-10 code for hematemesis is K92.0, used when no specific cause is identified.

When should K92.0 be used?

K92.0 should be used when hematemesis occurs without an identified cause after diagnostic workup.

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