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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Nosebleeds

ICD-10 Coding for Nosebleeds

R04.0
T88.8XXA

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for nosebleeds 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 Nosebleeds

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Nosebleeds

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

  • • Active nasal bleeding without trauma or surgical cause

Applicable To

  • • Nosebleed

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and bleeding site.

Other specified complications of surgical and medical care, initial encounter

Billable Code
T88.8XXA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of nasal bleeding post-surgery

Applicable To

  • • Postoperative nasal hemorrhage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage to the surgical procedure.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.01

Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

Use when patient is on anticoagulants contributing to nosebleeds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for nosebleeds?

The ICD-10 code for nosebleeds is R04.0, used for epistaxis not due to trauma or surgery.

How do you code a postoperative nosebleed?

For postoperative nosebleeds, use ICD-10 code T88.8XXA, indicating a complication of surgery.

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