Find information on intractable nausea and vomiting, including clinical documentation tips, ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes (R11.2), medical billing guidelines, and healthcare resources for managing chronic nausea and vomiting. Learn about symptoms, treatment options, and best practices for documenting this complex condition in patient charts. This resource offers guidance for healthcare professionals on accurately coding and billing for intractable nausea and vomiting to ensure proper reimbursement. Explore effective strategies for managing this challenging diagnosis and improving patient care.
Also known as
Nausea and vomiting
Covers symptoms of nausea and vomiting, unspecified.
Ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory bowel disease causing ulcers in the colon, can lead to nausea and vomiting.
Other noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis
Includes various gastrointestinal disorders potentially causing nausea and vomiting.
Poisoning by systemic antiinfectives
Adverse drug reactions to anti-infectives may manifest as nausea and vomiting.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy?
Yes
Is it refractory to treatment?
No
Is it due to radiation therapy?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Intractable nausea/vomiting |
Cyclic vomiting syndrome |
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome |
Patient presents with intractable nausea and vomiting, refractory to standard antiemetic therapy. The patient reports persistent nausea and frequent episodes of emesis, significantly impacting their quality of life and nutritional status. Onset of symptoms was [timeframe] and potential contributing factors include [list potential etiologies e.g., chemotherapy, gastroparesis, cyclic vomiting syndrome, hyperemesis gravidarum, bowel obstruction, medication side effects]. The patient describes the nausea as [character of nausea e.g., constant, intermittent, wave-like] and the vomitus as [character of vomitus e.g., bilious, non-bilious, bloody, food particles]. Current medications include [list current medications, including antiemetics]. Physical examination reveals [relevant findings e.g., dehydration evidenced by dry mucous membranes and decreased skin turgor, abdominal distension or tenderness]. Differential diagnosis includes [list differential diagnoses]. Assessment includes intractable nausea and vomiting, with associated symptoms of [list associated symptoms e.g., dehydration, weight loss, electrolyte imbalance, malnutrition]. Plan includes further investigation with [diagnostic tests e.g., complete metabolic panel, complete blood count, abdominal imaging, upper endoscopy] to identify the underlying etiology. Treatment plan includes initiation of [antiemetic regimen e.g., ondansetron, metoclopramide, prochlorperazine] and supportive care with intravenous fluids for hydration and electrolyte correction. Patient education provided regarding medication management, dietary modifications, and potential complications. Follow-up scheduled in [timeframe] to assess treatment response and adjust management as needed. Medical coding considerations include ICD-10 code R11.2 for nausea and vomiting, unspecified, with additional codes for underlying conditions and complications as appropriate. Billing considerations include documentation of medical necessity for diagnostic testing and treatment interventions.