For documentation of 'croup with stridor' the correct code to assign is J05.0 Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup], which is the default code for Croup in the index.
Croup is characterized by a barking cough, hoarseness, and persistent inspiratory stridor (a high-pitched breathing sound). It occurs chiefly in infants and children. ICD-10-CM J05.0 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v38.0): 011 Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses or laryngectomy with mcc
2018/2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R06.1. Stridor. 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code. R06.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM R06.1 became effective on October 1, 2018.
Therefore, code assignment for acute stridulous croup leads to J38.5 'Laryngeal spasm' (Croup, stridulous). As the terms 'acute spasmodic' and 'acute stridulous' croup appear synonymous, please confirm that there does not need to be a sub index for acute stridulous croup.
ICD-10 code R06. 1 for Stridor is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .
ICD-10 code Z91. 89 for Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
ICD-10 code: Z99 Dependence on enabling machines and devices, not elsewhere classified.
9: Fever, unspecified.
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Z01. 411, Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings, Z01. 419, Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings.
ICD-10 code N18. 6 for End stage renal disease is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the genitourinary system .
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V Codes (in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders [DSM-5] and International Classification of Diseases [ICD-9]) and Z Codes (in the ICD-10), also known as Other Conditions That May Be a Focus of Clinical Attention, addresses issues that are a focus of clinical attention or affect the diagnosis, ...
ICD-10 code R11. 0 for Nausea is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .
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9 – Acute Bronchitis, Unspecified. Code J20. 9 is the diagnosis code used for Acute Bronchitis, Unspecified.
The ICD code R061 is used to code Stridor. Stridor (Latin for "creaking or grating noise") is a high-pitched breath sound resulting from turbulent air flow in the larynx or lower in the bronchial tree. It should not to be confused with stertor which is a noise originating in the pharynx. Stridor is a physical sign which is caused by a narrowed ...
It can be inspiratory, expiratory or biphasic, although it is usually heard during inspiration. Inspiratory stridor often occurs in children with croup. It may be indicative of serious airway obstruction from severe conditions such as epiglottitis, a foreign body lodged in the airway, or a laryngeal tumor.