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*'''Whenever possible combine this code with the CAUSE of this symptom -- i.e. the ICD10 code that represents the true SITE of the bleeding.''' | *'''Whenever possible combine this code with the CAUSE of this symptom -- i.e. the ICD10 code that represents the true SITE of the bleeding.''' | ||
*This code should '''''only''''' be used '''alone''' if the cause of the hematemesis remains unknown. | *This code should '''''only''''' be used '''alone''' if the cause of the hematemesis remains unknown. | ||
**{{DiscussAllan| [[:Template:ICD10 Symptoms not needed when cause known]] says coding symptoms is optional when cause is known, above says not to code. Can we make it the same, one way or other? And then take out the specific instruction from here and only use the template? Ttenbergen 15:54, 2018 March 20 (CDT) | **{{DiscussAllan| [[:Template:ICD10 Symptoms not needed when cause known]] says coding symptoms is optional when cause is known, above says not to code. Can we make it the same, one way or other? And then take out the specific instruction from here and only use the template? Ttenbergen 15:54, 2018 March 20 (CDT)}} | ||
{{ICD10 Symptoms not needed when cause known}} | {{ICD10 Symptoms not needed when cause known}} | ||
Revision as of 17:30, 20 March 2018
| ICD10 Diagnosis | |
| Dx: | Hematemesis |
| ICD10 code: | K92.0 |
| Pre-ICD10 counterpart: | Upper GI Bleed |
| Charlson/ALERT Scale: | none |
| APACHE Como Component: | none |
| APACHE Acute Component: | 2019-0: GI bleed, 2019-0: GI Bleeding |
| Start Date: | |
| Stop Date: | |
| External ICD10 Documentation | |
This diagnosis is a part of ICD10 collection.
Additional Info
- This code is actually a symptom, representing GI blood exiting through the mouth.
- Whenever possible combine this code with the CAUSE of this symptom -- i.e. the ICD10 code that represents the true SITE of the bleeding.
- This code should only be used alone if the cause of the hematemesis remains unknown.
Template:ICD10 Symptoms not needed when cause known
Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition
- Gastrointestinal hemorrhage (GI bleed), not specified if lower or upper
- Melena or Hematochezia
- Peptic ulcer, site unspecified, with hemorrhage
- Mallory-Weiss tear/syndrome, with or without hemorrhage
Candidate Combined ICD10 codes
- As above, combine this code with the code for the source/cause of the bleeding.
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