R93

Non-billable

Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of body structures

Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other body structures

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

R90-R94

Child Codes

10

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by computerized axial tomography [CAT scan]
  • nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by magnetic resonance imaging [MRI][NMR]
  • nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by positron emission tomography [PET scan]
  • nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by thermography
  • nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by ultrasound [echogram]
  • nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by X-ray examination

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index

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)

Child Codes (10)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code R93?

ICD-10-CM code R93 represents "Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other body structures". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is R93 a billable code?

No, R93 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under R93.

What chapter is R93 in?

R93 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).

What codes cannot be used with R93?

R93 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-); diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index.

What are the subcategories under R93?

R93 has 10 child codes, including: R93.0 (Abnormal findings on dx imaging of skull and head, NEC), R93.1 (Abnormal findings on dx imaging of heart and cor circ), R93.2 (Abnormal findings on dx imaging of liver and biliary tract), R93.3 (Abnormal findings on dx imaging of prt digestive tract), and 6 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for R93?

R93 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495788. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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