Coffee Ground Emesis ICD-10-CM Codes

What Coffee Ground Emesis ICD codes can I use?

While there are no specific Coffee Ground Emesis ICD codes, you can still use the following for clinical documentation:

• K92.0 - Hematemesis

This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on patients confirmed to have Hematemesis, meaning they’re coughing blood. Coffee Ground Emesis is a type of Hematemesis, so this is the best choice.

• P54.0 - Neonatal hematemesis

This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on newborn patients (hence the neonatal in its name) confirmed to have Hematemesis. Given the existence of this code, Item 1 can be used on infants so long as they’re no longer classified as neonates. Neonates are infants less than four weeks old, so once they’re no longer in the neonatal stage of infancy, this can’t be used, and you’ll have to use Item 1 instead.

Are both of these Coffee Ground Emesis ICD codes billable?

Yes. Both of these Coffee Ground Emesis-related ICD-10 codes are valid and billable.

Clinical information about Coffee Ground Emesis:

• Coffee Ground Emesis (CGE) is a medical condition characterized by vomiting material resembling coffee grounds due to coagulated blood in the vomit.
• CGE is usually an indicator of gastro-intestinal bleeding. The dark, coffee-like appearance is caused by the reaction of stomach acid with the blood.
• Common causes of CGE include gastric ulcers, gastric erosion, varices, and malignancies.
• The presence of CGE is a serious medical condition and requires immediate medical attention, as it indicates significant blood loss.
• Diagnosis often involves endoscopy to identify the source of bleeding.
• Treatment depends on the underlying cause but may include medications to suppress stomach acid, endoscopic therapy, or in severe cases, surgery.
• It is important to note that CGE is a symptom of a wider problem, not a disease in itself. Its presence usually indicates a serious underlying condition that needs to be addressed.

Synonyms include:

• Blood in vomit
• Coffee ground vomiting
• Hematemesis
• Vomit contains blood
• Vomit contains fresh blood
• Vomit contains old blood
• Vomit occult blood negative
• Vomit occult blood positive