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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Syncopal Episode

ICD-10 Coding for Syncopal Episode

R55

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

Also Known as:
Fainting
Blackout
Vasovagal Syncope
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Syncopal Episode

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Syncopal Episode

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:
  • No identifiable cause after initial evaluation.
coding:
  • Excludes1 conditions are not present.

Applicable To

  • • Vasovagal syncope
  • • Neurocardiogenic syncope

Important Notes

  • • Ensure thorough documentation to differentiate from other causes of syncope.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I45.9

Conduction disorder, unspecified

Use when syncope is due to a conduction disorder.

E86.0

Dehydration

Use when dehydration is a contributing factor to syncope.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a syncopal episode?

The ICD-10 code for a syncopal episode is R55, used when no specific cause is identified.

When should R55 be used as a principal diagnosis?

R55 should be used as a principal diagnosis when syncope is unexplained and no specific cause is identified after evaluation.

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