R11.2 – Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

R11.2 diagnosis code: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

• R11.2 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code, under the code range R00-R99: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified, specifically R10-19: Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen. It is used in medical documentation for billing and diagnosis.
• This code represents an unspecified case of nausea accompanied by vomiting.
• The term 'unspecified' means that the specific cause or origin of the condition is not documented in the patient's medical record.
• It's crucial to remember that R11.2 does not provide any details about the root cause of the symptoms.

Is R11.2 billable?

Yes, R11.2 is a billable code. It is used for medical billing to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Clinical information

• Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms associated with various conditions, from gastrointestinal surgery, to disorders, to pregnancy.
• Certain medications, infections, motion sickness, and more can induce them.
• The severity and frequency of these symptoms can significantly vary among patients.
• While often temporary and not serious, chronic or severe nausea and vomiting could indicate a more serious underlying condition.

Synonyms include:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Emesis
• Sick to stomach
• Upset stomach
• Vomiting and nausea

Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for nausea

• R11.0 - Nausea