R16
Non-billableHepatomegaly and splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified
Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
R10-R19
Child Codes
3
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
- signs and symptoms of breast (N63, N64.5)
- congenital or infantile pylorospasm (Q40.0)
- gastrointestinal hemorrhage (K92.0-K92.2)
- intestinal obstruction (K56.-)
- newborn gastrointestinal hemorrhage (P54.0-P54.3)
- newborn intestinal obstruction (P76.-)
- pylorospasm (K31.3)
- signs and symptoms involving the urinary system (R30-R39)
- symptoms referable to female genital organs (N94.-)
- symptoms referable to male genital organs (N48-N50)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code R16?
ICD-10-CM code R16 represents "Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is R16 a billable code?
No, R16 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under R16.
What chapter is R16 in?
R16 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What are the subcategories under R16?
R16 has 3 child codes, including: R16.0 (Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified), R16.1 (Splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified), R16.2 (Hepatomegaly with splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified).
What are the UMLS CUIs for R16?
R16 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2910402. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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