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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Syncope Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for Syncope Unspecified

R55

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

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

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

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 thorough evaluation
coding:
  • • Excludes1 notes must be adhered to

Applicable To

  • • Fainting
  • • Loss of consciousness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure all exclusionary conditions are ruled out before using R55.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z01.818

Encounter for other preprocedural examination

Use when syncope occurs during a preprocedural evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for syncope unspecified?

The ICD-10 code for syncope unspecified is R55. It is used when syncope occurs without a specific identifiable cause after evaluation.

When should R55 be used as a principal diagnosis?

R55 should be used as a principal diagnosis when no underlying cause for syncope is identified after thorough evaluation.

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