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R45.5

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Hostility

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A symptom characterized by feelings of anger, resentment, or antagonism toward others or situations.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the context and triggers for hostility to support medical necessity
  • •Distinguish from aggressive behavior; hostility is an emotional state while aggression is an action

Code Hierarchy

└R45Symptoms and signs involving emotional state└R45.5Hostility
└R45.5Hostility

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