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R93.9

Billable

Dx imaging inconclusive due to excess body fat of patient

Diagnostic imaging inconclusive due to excess body fat of patient

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

R90-R94

Parent Code

R93

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)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dx imaging inconclusive due to excess body fat of patient?

The ICD-10-CM code for dx imaging inconclusive due to excess body fat of patient is R93.9. The full clinical description is "Diagnostic imaging inconclusive due to excess body fat of patient". R93.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code R93.9 mean?

ICD-10-CM code R93.9 represents "Diagnostic imaging inconclusive due to excess body fat of patient". It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is R93.9 a billable code?

Yes, R93.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is R93.9 in?

R93.9 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).

What codes cannot be used with R93.9?

R93.9 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 UMLS CUIs for R93.9?

R93.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2830596. 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.