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R45.7

Billable

State of emotional shock and stress, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

A temporary psychological state of being overwhelmed by shock or extreme stress without further specification of the cause.

Coding Tips

  • Use this code when the specific type of emotional distress is not clearly documented
  • If a specific stressor or condition is identified, consider more specific codes

Code Hierarchy

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