Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

This code represents the simultaneous occurrence of nausea and vomiting without further specification of their underlying cause or characteristics. It indicates a patient experiencing both symptoms concurrently, where the specific etiology or additional details are not documented.

This code is appropriate when documentation clearly states "nausea with vomiting" but lacks information regarding the specific type of nausea, the frequency or severity of vomiting, or the suspected cause. It is used when a more specific diagnosis for the nausea and vomiting cannot be determined from the available clinical notes.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific diagnosis for nausea and vomiting (e.g., hyperemesis gravidarum, food poisoning) is documented.
• Review documentation for any associated conditions or symptoms that might lead to a more precise code.
• Consider sequencing this code after the primary diagnosis if the nausea and vomiting are a symptom of another condition.