Hemorrhage from throat

This code represents bleeding originating from the pharynx, larynx, or tonsils. It indicates active or historical blood loss from the throat structures, excluding the respiratory tract below the larynx.

Use this code when documentation specifies bleeding from the throat, such as epistaxis extending into the pharynx, post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage, or bleeding from a laryngeal lesion. Supporting documentation should clearly identify the throat as the source of the hemorrhage.

• Differentiate carefully from hemoptysis (coughing up blood from the lower respiratory tract).
• If the specific site of throat hemorrhage is known (e.g., post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage), use a more specific code if available, with this code as a secondary diagnosis if appropriate.
• Ensure documentation clarifies the origin of the bleeding to avoid confusion with other hemorrhage codes.