Vomiting, unspecified

This code signifies the involuntary forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth when the underlying cause is not documented or is unknown. It represents the symptom of emesis without further specification of its etiology.

Apply this code when the patient presents with vomiting and the medical record lacks documentation of the specific type (e.g., projectile, bilious) or the associated underlying condition. This code is appropriate when the provider's documentation simply states "vomiting" without additional detail.

• Avoid using this code if the documentation specifies the type of vomiting (e.g., R11.11 for projectile vomiting, R11.12 for bilious vomiting).
• Always sequence this code after the definitive diagnosis if the vomiting is a symptom of an underlying condition (e.g., gastroenteritis, migraine).
• Query the provider for more specific documentation if the cause or type of vomiting is unclear but potentially identifiable.