Question 1

Is R55 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, R55 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for syncope and collapse. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code R55 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code R55 represents Syncope and collapse. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code R55 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code R55 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R55?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for R55 is section:R50-R69 (General symptoms and signs (R50-R69)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from R55?

Accepted Answer

Code R55 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: cardiogenic shock (R57.0); carotid sinus syncope (G90.01); heat syncope (T67.1) and 10 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with R55 as they represent different diagnoses.

R552026

Excludes113Not coded together

Excludes24Not included here

Notes12Additional information

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Related Clinical Codes1Manifestation & etiology relationships

Excluded By1Codes that exclude this one

Is R55 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code R55 mean?

When was ICD-10 code R55 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R55?

What conditions are excluded from R55?

What DRGs may include ICD-10 code R55?

How common is hospitalization for R55?