2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R11.12Projectile vomiting

ICD-10-CM Codes›R00–R99›R10-R19›R11

ICD-10-CM R11.12
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

R11.12 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for projectile vomiting. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 391 through 392. As a symptom code, it should not be used as a principal diagnosis once a related definitive diagnosis has been established. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Nausea and vomiting.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
R11.12
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Projectile vomiting
Short Description
Projectile vomiting
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
R11.1
Vomiting

Code Classification

ChapterR00–R99Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
SectionR10-R19Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
CategoryR11Nausea and vomiting
This CodeR11.12Projectile vomiting

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Projectile vomiting

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Hyperemesis
      • projectile
    • Vomiting
      • projectile

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR SYM004
Nausea and vomiting
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Projectile Vomiting

    forceful expulsion of the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

Patient EducationClinical

Nausea and Vomiting

Nausea is when you feel sick to your stomach, as if you are going to throw up. Vomiting is when you throw up.

The full article covers:

  • What are nausea and vomiting?
  • What causes nausea and vomiting?
  • When do I need to see a health care provider for nausea and vomiting?
  • How is the cause of nausea and vomiting diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for nausea and vomiting?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert R11.12 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
787.03 Vomiting alone
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About R11.12Overview

Is R11.12 (Vomiting) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report projectile vomiting on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does R11.12 group to?

When projectile vomiting is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 391, 392, with relative weights from 0.7796 to 1.2683 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can R11.12 be a principal diagnosis?

Use it with care. This is a symptom code, so once a definitive diagnosis explaining the projectile vomiting is established, that condition takes the principal position instead.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of R11.12?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, projectile vomiting converts to ICD-9-CM 787.03 (vomiting alone). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.