ICD-Code K92.0: Haematemesis
You have vomited blood.
Vomited blood may appear red or dark brown, or sometimes black like coffee grounds. In most cases, the bleeding is from the upper gastrointestinal region. The upper part of the gastrointestinal region includes the esophagus, the stomach and the first section of the small intestine.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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