ICD-10-CM Code For Hemorrhage From Respiratory Passages: Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group R04 includes diagnoses for bleeding from the respiratory passages such as epistaxis, hemoptysis, and other hemorrhages of the nose, throat, bronchi, and lungs. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical scenarios involving acute or recurrent respiratory tract bleeding, capturing severity, anatomical source, and any associated complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM R04 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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ICD-10-CM R04: Hemorrhage From Respiratory Passages Overview

The diagnoses in this group represent bleeding originating from the upper and lower respiratory tract, including nosebleeds and bleeding from the throat, bronchi, or lungs. They target the respiratory and adjacent vascular structures and encompass both acute and recurrent hemorrhagic presentations. Accurate coding is important for correct clinical documentation and supports appropriate reimbursement by reflecting the severity and source of bleeding.

When to Use

Use a code from this group when there is documented bleeding from the nasal cavity, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, or lungs recorded in the clinical record. Select the most specific code that identifies the anatomic site and whether the bleeding is recurrent or associated with other conditions.

ICD-10-CM Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
R04.0	Epistaxis
R04.1	Hemorrhage from throat
R04.2	Hemoptysis
R04.81	Acute idiopathic pulmonary hemorrhage in infants
R04.89	Hemorrhage from other sites in respiratory passages
R04.9	Hemorrhage from respiratory passages, unspecified

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
011	Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with MCC
012	Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with CC
013	Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy without CC/MCC
150	Epistaxis with MCC
151	Epistaxis without MCC
154	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with MCC
155	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with CC
156	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses without CC/MCC
204	Respiratory Signs and Symptoms

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R00-ABNORMALITIES-OF-HEART-BEAT

ICD-10-CM Code For Abnormalities Of Heart Beat: Group Overview

R01-CARDIAC-MURMURS-AND-OTHER-CARDIAC-SOUNDS

ICD-10-CM Code For Cardiac Murmurs And Other Cardiac Sounds: Group Overview

R03-ABNORMAL-BLOOD-PRESSURE-READING

ICD-10-CM Code For Abnormal Blood-Pressure Reading Without Diagnosis: Group Overview

R05-COUGH

ICD-10-CM Code For Cough: Group Overview

R06-ABNORMALITIES-OF-BREATHING

ICD-10-CM Code For Abnormalities Of Breathing: Group Overview

R07-PAIN-IN-THROAT-AND-CHEST

ICD-10-CM Code For Pain In Throat And Chest: Group Overview

R09-OTHER-SYMPTOMS-AND-SIGNS

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Symptoms And Signs Involving The Circulatory And Respiratory System: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

6 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
R04.0	Epistaxis
R04.1	Hemorrhage from throat
R04.2	Hemoptysis
R04.81	Acute idiopathic pulmonary hemorrhage in infants
R04.89	Hemorrhage from other sites in respiratory passages
R04.9	Hemorrhage from respiratory passages, unspecified

DRG Codes

9 rows

DRG Code	Description
011	Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with MCC
012	Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with CC
013	Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy without CC/MCC
150	Epistaxis with MCC
151	Epistaxis without MCC
154	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with MCC
155	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with CC
156	Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses without CC/MCC
204	Respiratory Signs and Symptoms

Related Codes

R00-ABNORMALITIES-OF-HEART-BEAT

ICD-10-CM Code For Abnormalities Of Heart Beat: Group Overview

R01-CARDIAC-MURMURS-AND-OTHER-CARDIAC-SOUNDS

ICD-10-CM Code For Cardiac Murmurs And Other Cardiac Sounds: Group Overview

R03-ABNORMAL-BLOOD-PRESSURE-READING

ICD-10-CM Code For Abnormal Blood-Pressure Reading Without Diagnosis: Group Overview

R05-COUGH

ICD-10-CM Code For Cough: Group Overview

R06-ABNORMALITIES-OF-BREATHING

ICD-10-CM Code For Abnormalities Of Breathing: Group Overview

R07-PAIN-IN-THROAT-AND-CHEST

ICD-10-CM Code For Pain In Throat And Chest: Group Overview

R09-OTHER-SYMPTOMS-AND-SIGNS

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Symptoms And Signs Involving The Circulatory And Respiratory System: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-CM codes are included in the R04 group for hemorrhage from respiratory passages?

How does accurate coding within ICD-10-CM R04 support reimbursement?

Which clinical presentations are represented by the R04 diagnosis group?

Are there DRGs related to the R04 code group that affect claims processing?

What guidance does the overview give about documenting R04-coded diagnoses?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-CM codes are included in the R04 group for hemorrhage from respiratory passages?

How does accurate coding within ICD-10-CM R04 support reimbursement?

Which clinical presentations are represented by the R04 diagnosis group?

Are there DRGs related to the R04 code group that affect claims processing?

What guidance does the overview give about documenting R04-coded diagnoses?

References