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DiagnosesIntractable Vomiting

Intractable Vomiting

ICD-10 Coding for Intractable Vomiting(G43.A1, R11.10)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYOncology
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Intractable Vomiting?
Essential facts and insights about Intractable Vomiting

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Persistent vomiting despite treatment
  • Electrolyte imbalances, dehydration
  • Abdominal tenderness, signs of malnutrition

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history of vomiting episodes
  • Treatment attempts and responses
  • Nutritional status assessment

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow guidelines for intractable conditions
  • Avoid using codes for acute or mild vomiting

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Vomiting due to medication side effects
  • Cyclic vomiting syndrome

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
R11.2
Intractable vomiting
Ancillary Codes
E86.0
T45.1X5A
Differential Codes
R11.10
R11.10
when the vomiting is not cyclical or linked to migraines.
R11.2
R11.2
when nausea is present with vomiting.

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Oncology

Specialty Applications

  • Oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy
  • Patients with advanced malignancies

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Document frequency, duration, and severity of vomiting.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect severity and treatment provided.