Syncope and collapse. R55 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R55 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R55 - other international versions of ICD-10 R55 may differ.
2022 ICD-10-CM Codes R55*: Syncope and collapse ICD-10-CM Codes › R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified › R50-R69 General symptoms and signs › Syncope and collapse R55 Syncope and collapse R55- Applicable To Blackout Fainting Vasovagal attack Type 1 Excludes cardiogenic shock ( R57.0)
Use Additional. code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug ( T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5) cardiac R55. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R55. Syncope and collapse. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code. Applicable To. Blackout.
ICD-10-CM Code R55 Syncope and collapse BILLABLE | ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016 R55 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of syncope and collapse. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis. The ICD code R55 is used to code Syncope (medicine)
R55 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of syncope and collapse. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
These symptoms may include lightheadedness, sweating, pale skin, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, and feeling warm, among others. Syncope may also be associated with a short episode of muscle twitching.
Syncope, also known as fainting, passing out and swooning, is defined as a short loss of consciousness and muscle strength, characterized by a fast onset, short duration, and spontaneous recovery. It is due to a decrease in blood flow to the entire brain usually from low blood pressure.
If a person does not completely lose consciousness and muscle strength it is referred to as presyncope. It is recommended that presyncope be treated the same as syncope. Specialty:
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