Persistent vomiting

This code represents intractable or prolonged emesis that is not easily controlled or resolved. It signifies a persistent and often severe form of vomiting that may indicate an underlying serious medical condition.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates vomiting that is chronic, recurrent, or resistant to standard antiemetic treatments. This applies when the physician explicitly states "persistent vomiting," "intractable vomiting," or describes prolonged, unremitting emesis.

• Do not use for acute, self-limiting episodes of vomiting.
• Always code the underlying cause of the persistent vomiting first, if known and documented.
• Distinguish from nausea without vomiting (787.01) or simple vomiting (787.03).