Chronic Anticoagulation ICD-10-CM Codes

Yes. Bleeding is the most common side effect of anticoagulation, and it can manifest in various ways:

• Emergence of bruises
• Blood in urine
• Blood in poop (poop may become black)
• Nosebleeds last longer
• Vomiting or coughing up blood
• Increased bleeding during periods for women

The dosage of anticoagulants must be precise, especially if the prescribed anticoagulant is warfarin.

Other side effects include hair loss, jaundice, headaches and dizziness, diarrhea or constipation, indigestion, and itching. The side effects will depend on the specific anticoagulant a person is taking.

A person can become at risk of developing blood clots after surgical procedures, so anticoagulants are sometimes administered and prescribed. Some post-surgical states might even require the long-term use of such medication.

An example would be having metal heart valves. Those with such heart valves are at risk of developing blood clots on the valve. For such cases, chronic anticoagulation might be prescribed.