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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Syncope

ICD-10 Coding for History of Syncope

R55
Z86.79

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

Also Known as:
Fainting History
Previous Syncope Episodes
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Syncope

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for History of Syncope

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_criteria:
  • • No identifiable cause after evaluation

Applicable To

  • • Fainting
  • • Vasovagal syncope

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no underlying cause is documented before using R55 as a primary code.

Personal history of other diseases of the circulatory system

Billable Code
Z86.79
Billable

Applicable To

  • • History of syncope

Important Notes

  • • Ensure syncope is fully resolved before using this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z86.79

Personal history of other diseases of the circulatory system

Use for documenting resolved syncope when no active management is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can history of syncope be a principal diagnosis?

History of syncope can be coded with Z86.79 if resolved. If syncope is active, use R55 unless an underlying cause is documented.

What is the ICD-10 code for history of syncope?

The ICD-10 code for a resolved history of syncope is Z86.79, used when no active management is required.

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