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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Nose Bleeding

ICD-10 Coding for Nose Bleeding

R04.0
T88.8XXA

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for nose bleeding 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 Bleeding

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

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 bleeding from the nose without recent surgery
coding:
  • No postoperative context

Applicable To

  • • Nosebleed

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies anterior vs. posterior and simple vs. complex interventions.

Other specified complications of surgical and medical care, initial encounter

Billable Code
T88.8XXA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Bleeding occurring within 30 days post-surgery

Important Notes

  • • Ensure postoperative context is clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

D68.32

Hereditary factor VIII deficiency

Use when nosebleed is due to a coagulopathy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for nose bleeding?

The ICD-10 code for nose bleeding, or epistaxis, is R04.0. For postoperative nosebleeds, use T88.8XXA.

How do you code a postoperative nosebleed?

Postoperative nosebleeds should be coded with T88.8XXA, indicating a complication of surgical care.

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