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ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 R04.2

Billable / Specific CC

Hemoptysis

R04
Block
2
Synonyms
202
LCDs
14
Payer Policies
0
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM R04.2

ICD-10-CM code R04.2 represents Hemoptysis. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R04). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R04.2 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Coding Tips for R04.2

Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.

Inpatient DRG impact: CC

R04.2 is designated CC for MS-DRG grouping. On inpatient claims, this code can shift the DRG to the with-CC variant when documented as a present-on-admission secondary diagnosis. Hospital CDI programs flag CC opportunities during chart review. Failure to capture this code may leave 30 to 80 percent of the inpatient stay revenue unrealized.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under R04.2. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Blood-stained sputum
  • Cough with hemorrhage

Inpatient DRG Impact, CC

codes Hemoptysis. As a Complication/Comorbidity (CC), this contributes to DRG severity adjustment when documented alongside the principal diagnosis.

Medicare LCD Coverage for R04.2

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R04.2 as a covered diagnosis.

202 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 202 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94660 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94726 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94664 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94618 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94772 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94642 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G0238 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94004 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94668 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94680 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R04.2.

14 policies

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax
Policy ID: ART-56580
Billing and Coding: Thoracic Aortography and Carotid, Vertebral, and Subclavian Angiography
Policy ID: ART-56631
Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Vascular Studies
Policy ID: ART-56697
Billing and Coding: Respiratory Therapy (Respiratory Care)
Policy ID: ART-56717
Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Vascular Studies
Policy ID: ART-56758

2 Aetna

Lung Imaging: Selected Techniques
Policy ID: CPB-0581
Autotransfusers and Red Blood Cell Genotyping
Policy ID: CPB-0639

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R04.2

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for R04.2

We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.

Convert R04.2 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
R04.2 78630 10000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 R04.2, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code R04.2 billable? +

Yes, R04.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What other names or terms map to R04.2? +

ICD-10 R04.2 includes: Blood-stained sputum; Cough with hemorrhage.

Is R04.2 a CC or MCC for inpatient DRG? +

Yes, this code is designated as CC. Documenting as a secondary diagnosis on inpatient claims can shift the DRG to a higher-weighted category.

What ICD-9 codes does R04.2 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, R04.2 maps to ICD-9 codes: 78630. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.

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