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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hiccups

ICD-10 Coding for Hiccups

R06.6
F45.8

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

Also Known as:
Hiccough
Chronic Hiccup
Persistent Hiccup
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hiccups

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hiccups

Use ICD-10 code R06.6 for hiccough, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hiccough

Billable Code
R06.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Hiccups lasting more than 48 hours without identifiable cause

Applicable To

  • • Chronic hiccup
  • • Persistent hiccup

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies duration and any failed interventions.

Other somatoform disorders

Billable Code
F45.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Behavioral triggers identified
  • • Normal imaging results

Applicable To

  • • Psychogenic hiccough

Important Notes

  • • Document psychological evaluation findings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z51.11

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

Use when hiccups occur as a side effect of chemotherapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hiccups?

The ICD-10 code for hiccups is R06.6, used for persistent or idiopathic hiccups. For psychogenic hiccups, use F45.8.

How do you code psychogenic hiccups?

Psychogenic hiccups are coded as F45.8, indicating a psychological cause. Ensure documentation supports this classification.

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