R04.2
Billable

Hemoptysis

Billable / Specific Code

What is Hemoptysis?

ICD-10-CM R04.2 is the diagnosis code for Hemoptysis. This code falls under the section "Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems" within Chapter 18 — Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for R04.2

✅ This Code Includes

  • Blood-stained sputum
  • Cough with hemorrhage

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where R04.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is R04.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, R04.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does R04.2 mean?

R04.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Hemoptysis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of R04.2?

The parent code of R04.2 is R04 ("Hemorrhage from respiratory passages"). R04.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is R04.2 in?

R04.2 is located in Section R00-R09 — "Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems" within Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use R04.2?

Use R04.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Hemoptysis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Hemoptysis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Hemoptysis is R04.2.

Can R04.2 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, R04.2 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is R04.2 in?

R04.2 is in Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is R04.2 valid for 2026?

Yes, R04.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousR04.1Hemorrhage from throatNext →R04.8Hemorrhage from other sites in respiratory passages
Code Details
R04.2
Hemoptysis
Billable / Specific Code
18 — Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
R00-R09 — Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
2026 ICD-10-CM