R04.0Dagger codeAsterisk code

Epistaxis

Haemorrhage from respiratory passages

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GuidelinesEpistaxis (Nose Bleed)Epistaxis (nose bleed)
GuidelinesNose Bleed (Epistaxis)Description Management Referral ICD-10 code: R04.0 DESCRIPTION Nose bleed may be caused by local or systemic diseases, or local trauma, especially nose picking, and occurs from an area anterior and inferior to the nasal septum. Consider other conditions associated with nosebleeds, especially if recurrent, e.g. hypertension and bleeding tendency. MANAGEMENT Acute episode Control bleeding by pinchi