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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Syncope and Collapse

ICD-10 Coding for Syncope and Collapse

R55
I44.2

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

Also Known as:
Fainting
Blackout
Temporary Loss of Consciousness
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Syncope and Collapse

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Syncope and Collapse

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:
  • • Transient loss of consciousness with spontaneous recovery.
coding:
  • • No other specific condition identified as the cause of syncope.

Applicable To

  • • Fainting
  • • Blackout

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of excluded conditions.

Complete heart block

Billable Code
I44.2
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ECG findings are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R40.2

Unconsciousness, not otherwise specified

Use when there is prolonged unconsciousness without syncope.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for syncope and collapse?

The ICD-10 code for syncope and collapse is R55, used when the cause of syncope is unexplained.

Can R55 be used with orthostatic hypotension?

No, R55 should not be used with orthostatic hypotension (I95.1) due to Excludes1 notes.

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