Hypovolemic shock

This code represents a life-threatening condition characterized by a significant reduction in circulating blood volume, leading to inadequate tissue perfusion and organ dysfunction. It typically results from severe fluid loss, such as hemorrhage, severe dehydration, or extensive burns.

Assign this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of hypovolemic shock, often accompanied by signs of circulatory collapse like hypotension, tachycardia, and altered mental status. This code is appropriate for patients experiencing acute blood loss or other significant fluid deficits leading to systemic shock.

• Always sequence the underlying cause of the hypovolemic shock (e.g., hemorrhage, dehydration) before this code.
• Do not use this code for cardiogenic, septic, or anaphylactic shock; use the appropriate specific shock code.
• Ensure documentation specifies "hypovolemic" to differentiate from other types of shock.