R93.0
BillableAbnormal findings on dx imaging of skull and head, NEC
Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified
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)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Plain X-ray of jaw abnormal168546000
- Plain X-ray of temporomandibular joint abnormal168548004
- Plain X-ray of teeth abnormal168551006
- Plain X-ray of skull abnormal168556001
- Plain X-ray of nose abnormal168563001
- Arthrography abnormal168916008
- Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head274535006
- Head scan abnormal274539000
- Imaging of head abnormal441914009
- Plain X-ray of head abnormal442276009
- CT of head abnormal445398008
- Computed tomography of head abnormal445398008
- Plain X-ray of soft tissue abnormal1290424008
- Plain X-ray of oral soft tissue abnormal1290824001
- Opacity on plain X-ray1290856008
- Opacity of tooth on plain X-ray1290857004
- Radiopacity of tooth on plain X-ray1290857004
- Radiolucency of tooth on plain X-ray1290861005
- Plain X-ray of nasal sinus abnormal1293062003
- Plain X-ray of soft tissue of face abnormal1306637009
- MRI of head abnormal116131000119107
- Magnetic resonance imaging of head abnormal116131000119107
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code R93.0?
ICD-10-CM code R93.0 represents "Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is R93.0 a billable code?
Yes, R93.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is R93.0 in?
R93.0 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R93.0?
R93.0 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; intracranial space-occupying lesion found on diagnostic imaging (R90.0).
What SNOMED CT codes does R93.0 map to?
R93.0 maps to 19 SNOMED CT concepts: 274535006, 168916008, 445398008, 274539000, 441914009, and 14 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R93.0?
R93.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1742883. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.