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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Nose Bleed

ICD-10 Coding for Nose Bleed

R04.0
T45.515A

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

Also Known as:
Epistaxis
Nasal Hemorrhage
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Nose Bleed

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Nose Bleed

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:
  • • Active nasal bleeding without identifiable cause
coding:
  • • No other specific condition causing the bleed
documentation:
  • • Detailed note of bleeding site and treatment

Applicable To

  • • Nosebleed
  • • Hemorrhage from nose

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the site and laterality of the bleed.

Adverse effect of anticoagulants

Billable Code
T45.515A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented use of anticoagulants
  • • Lab results indicating anticoagulant effect (e.g., elevated INR)

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lab results are documented to support anticoagulant effect.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.01

Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

Use when the patient is on long-term anticoagulant therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a nose bleed?

The ICD-10 code for a nose bleed is R04.0, used for epistaxis unless a specific cause like a foreign body or anticoagulant use is identified.

How do you code a nosebleed caused by anticoagulants?

For a nosebleed caused by anticoagulants, use R04.0 for epistaxis and T45.515A for the adverse effect of anticoagulants.

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