ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R55
Syncope and collapse
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R55
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- cardiogenic shock (R57.0)
- carotid sinus syncope (G90.01)
- heat syncope (T67.1)
- neurocirculatory asthenia (F45.8)
- neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (G90.3)
- orthostatic hypotension (I95.1)
- postprocedural shock (T81.1-)
- psychogenic syncope (F48.8)
- shock NOS (R57.9)
- shock complicating or following abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.3)
- shock complicating or following labor and delivery (O75.1)
- Stokes-Adams attack (I45.9)
- unconsciousness NOS (R40.2-)
Inclusion Terms
- Blackout
- Fainting
- Vasovagal attack
About ICD-10-CM Code R55 (Syncope and collapse)
ICD-10-CM code R55 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R55 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R55 - Syncope and collapse. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Syncope and collapse.