R55
BillableSyncope and collapse
R55 is the ICD-10-CM code for Syncope and collapse. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
- Status
- Billable
- Chapter
- R00-R99
- Edition
- FY2026
R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHFainting is a temporary loss of consciousness. If you're about to faint, you'll feel dizzy, lightheaded, or nauseous. Your field of vision may "white out" or "black out." Your skin may be cold and clammy. You lose muscle control at the same time, and may fall down. Fainting usually happens when your blood pressure drops suddenly, causing a decrease in blood flow to your brain. It is more common in older people. Some…
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Includes
- •Blackout
- •Fainting
- •Vasovagal attack
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •cardiogenic shock (R57.0)
- •carotid sinus syncope (G90.01)
- •heat syncope (T67.1)
- •neurocirculatory asthenia (F45.8)
- •neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (G90.3)
- •orthostatic hypotension (I95.1)
- •postprocedural shock (T81.1-)
- •psychogenic syncope (F48.8)
- •shock NOS (R57.9)
- •shock complicating or following abortion or ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.3)
- •shock complicating or following labor and delivery (O75.1)
- •Stokes-Adams attack (I45.9)
- •unconsciousness NOS (R40.2-)
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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