Diagnostic code
787 — Signs and Symptoms Not Yet Diagnosed: Anorexia, nausea and vomiting, heartburn, dysphagia, hiccough, hematemesis, jaundice, ascites, abdominal pain, melena, masses
787 is an OHIP diagnostic code used on Ontario Health Insurance Plan claims. Signs and Symptoms Not Yet Diagnosed: Anorexia, nausea and vomiting, heartburn, dysphagia, hiccough, hematemesis, jaundice, ascites, abdominal pain, melena, masses.
- Code
- 787
- Description
- Signs and Symptoms Not Yet Diagnosed: Anorexia, nausea and vomiting, heartburn, dysphagia, hiccough, hematemesis, jaundice, ascites, abdominal pain, melena, masses
Updated October 26, 2026
787 is the OHIP diagnostic code for digestive symptoms not yet diagnosed, such as abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, and heartburn.
Conditions billed under this code
- Heartburn
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea and vomiting
- Difficulty swallowing
What it covers
The Ministry lists 787 as 'Signs and Symptoms Not Yet Diagnosed: Anorexia, nausea and vomiting, heartburn, dysphagia, hiccough, hematemesis, jaundice, ascites, abdominal pain, melena, masses', in the Diseases of the Digestive System chapter.
Use it while the cause is unknown. 'Anorexia' here is the symptom, loss of appetite; the eating disorder anorexia nervosa is 306.
Once there's a diagnosis, use its code: 540 appendicitis, 574 gallstones, 562 diverticulitis, 564 constipation or IBS, 535 gastritis, 530 esophagitis or reflux, 009 gastroenteritis. Rectal bleeding is 569; vomiting in pregnancy is 643.
Related codes: 780, 785, 786, 788, 564, 009
Sources
APEX flags claims whose diagnostic code does not fit the service billed before they come back rejected. See how APEX works · Pricing