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.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
- •signs and symptoms of breast,N63, N64.5
- •congenital or infantile pylorospasmQ40.0
- •gastrointestinal hemorrhageK92.0-K92.2
- •intestinal obstructionK56
- •newborn gastrointestinal hemorrhageP54.0-P54.3
- •newborn intestinal obstructionP76
- •pylorospasmK31.3
- •signs and symptoms involving the urinary systemR30-R39
- •symptoms referable to female genital organsN94
- •symptoms referable to male genital organsN48-N50
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified?
The ICD-10-CM code for hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified is R16. The full clinical description is "Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified". R16 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R16 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R16 represents “Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and 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.
How does R16 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of R16?
R16 maps to the ICD-11 code: ME10.00 (Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified).
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