icd-10 code for raynaud's phenomenon

What is the ICD 10 code for Raynaud's syndrome?

I73.0 is a non-billable ICD-10 code for Raynaud's syndrome. It should not be used for HIPAA-covered transactions as a more specific code is available to choose from below.

What does Raynaud's disease stand for?

A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis. In medicine, Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's phenomenon (pronunciation: /reɪˈnoʊz/ ray-NOHZ) is excessively reduced blood flow in response to cold or emotional stress, causing discoloration of the fingers, toes, and occasionally other areas.

What autoimmune disorders are associated with Raynaud phenomenon?

Secondary Raynaud phenomenon is often associated with autoimmune disorders, which occur when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body's own tissues and organs. Autoimmune disorders with which Raynaud phenomenon can be associated include systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjögren syndrome.

What is the difference between primary and secondary Raynaud phenomenon?

In severe cases of secondary Raynaud phenomenon, sores on the pads of the fingers or tissue death (necrosis) can occur. Primary Raynaud phenomenon often begins between the ages of 15 and 25, while secondary Raynaud phenomenon usually starts after age 30.

What is Raynaud's phenomenon syndrome?

Raynaud's phenomenon is a disorder that causes decreased blood flow to the fingers. In some cases, it also causes less blood flow to the ears, toes, nipples, knees, or nose. Spasms of blood vessels happen in response to cold, stress, or emotional upset.

Is Raynaud's disease and phenomenon the same?

Raynaud's phenomenon (also called Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's syndrome) is a disorder that affects the blood vessels in the fingers and toes. Blood vessels in the nose, lips or ear lobes may also be affected.

Is Raynaud's Phenomenon and autoimmune disease?

Summary. Raynaud's phenomenon is the short-term interruption of blood flow to the extremities, such as the fingers and toes. Raynaud's phenomenon may be a sign of an underlying autoimmune disorder such as scleroderma or lupus, so it's important to see your doctor for diagnosis.

What is Raynaud's and what causes it?

Raynaud's is usually triggered by cold temperatures, anxiety or stress. The condition occurs because your blood vessels go into a temporary spasm, which blocks the flow of blood. This causes the affected area to change colour to white, then blue and then red, as the bloodflow returns.

Which disorder causes Raynaud's syndrome?

Raynaud's disease is caused by peripheral blood vessels overreacting to cold. The condition affects 5-10 percent of Americans. Maurice Raynaud first described the disease in 1862. Females and people living in colder climates are more often affected.

How do you pronounce Raynaud's phenomenon?

Simple... Maurice Raynaud was French: "Rayo-NOHZ" is correct!

Is Raynaud's a systemic disease?

Raynaud's phenomenon is an important clinical sign of asymptomatic systemic disease.

Is Raynaud's an inflammatory disease?

Raynaud's phenomenon is a type of vasculitis, or narrowing of the blood vessels. Both conditions are a result of an overactive immune system, which triggers inflammation in the body.

How do you know if Raynaud's is primary or secondary?

To tell the difference between primary and secondary Raynaud's, your doctor might do a test called nailfold capillaroscopy. During the test, the doctor looks at the skin at the base of your fingernail under a microscope or magnifier to look for deformities or swelling of the tiny blood vessels.

What is the best treatment for Raynaud's?

Calcium channel blockers are the class of drugs most widely used for treatment of Raynaud syndrome—especially the dihydropyridines (eg, nifedipine, nicardipine), which are the most potent vasodilators. Nifedipine is the customary first choice.

What causes white finger?

When a person has Raynaud's phenomenon, exposure to cold abnormally reduces blood circulation, causing the skin to become pale, waxy-white or purple. The disorder is sometimes called "white finger", "wax finger" or "dead finger." Raynaud's phenomenon has many different causes including workplace exposures.

What deficiency causes cold hands and feet?

Feeling cold. Cold hands and feet can be a result of iron deficiency anemia. People with anemia have poor blood circulation throughout their bodies because they don't have enough red blood cells to provide oxygen to their tissue.

What is the ICD-10 code for Raynaud's syndrome?

Non-specific codes like I73.0 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for raynaud's syndrome: 1 BILLABLE CODE - Use I73.00 for Raynaud's syndrome without gangrene 2 BILLABLE CODE - Use I73.01 for Raynaud's syndrome with gangrene

What does it mean when you have a Raynaud episode?

The vasospasms reduce blood circulation, leading to discomfort and skin color changes.Raynaud phenomenon is episodic, meaning that it comes and goes. A typical episode lasts about 15 minutes after the cold exposure or stressor has ended and involves mild discomfort such as numbness or a feeling of "pins and needles.".

What is secondary Raynaud?

It is called secondary when it is associated with another condition. Secondary Raynaud phenomenon is often associated with autoimmune disorders, which occur when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body's own tissues and organs.

When does the Raynaud phenomenon start?

Primary Raynaud phenomenon often begins between the ages of 15 and 25, while secondary Raynaud phenomenon usually starts after age 30.

Which disease is associated with the Raynaud phenomenon?

Autoimmune disorders with which Raynaud phenomenon can be associated include systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjögren syndrome.Primary Raynaud phenomenon is much more common and usually less severe than secondary Raynaud phenomenon.

What is the ICd 10 list of diseases and injuries?

The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to the code I73.0:

What is the I73.0 code?

I73.0 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of raynaud's syndrome. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

The ICD code I730 is used to code Raynaud's phenomenon

In medicine, Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's phenomenon (pronunciation: /reɪˈnoʊz/ ray-NOHZ) is excessively reduced blood flow in response to cold or emotional stress, causing discoloration of the fingers, toes, and occasionally other areas. This condition may also cause nails to become brittle with longitudinal ridges.

Coding Notes for I73.0 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'I73.0 - Raynaud's syndrome'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code I73.0. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

The ICD code I730 is used to code Raynaud's phenomenon

In medicine, Raynaud's disease or Raynaud's phenomenon (pronunciation: /reɪˈnoʊz/ ray-NOHZ) is excessively reduced blood flow in response to cold or emotional stress, causing discoloration of the fingers, toes, and occasionally other areas. This condition may also cause nails to become brittle with longitudinal ridges.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'I73.00 - Raynaud's syndrome without gangrene'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code I73.00. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code I73.00 and a single ICD9 code, 443.0 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.