R57.9

Applicable To

• Failure of peripheral circulation NOS

Approximate Synonyms

• Shock

Clinical Information

• A life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical intervention. It is characterized by reduced blood flow that may result in damage of multiple organs. Types of shock include cardiogenic, hemorrhagic, septic, anaphylactic, and traumatic shock.

• A pathological condition manifested by failure to perfuse or oxygenate vital organs.

• A profound hemodynamic and metabolic disturbance characterized by the failure of the circulatory system to maintain adequate perfusion of vital organs; causes inadequate delivery of nutrients and insufficient removal of cellular waste products to and from the tissues.

• Shock happens when your blood pressure is too low and not enough blood and oxygen can get to your organs and tissues. Causes of shock include internal or external bleeding, dehydration, burns, or severe vomiting and/or diarrhea. All of these involve the loss of large amounts of body fluids. Shock often accompanies injury.specific types of shock include

Details

• R57.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM R57.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R57.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 R57.9 may differ.