R94.31

Billable

Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

R90-R94

Parent Code

R94.3

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
  • abnormal results of radionuclide [radioisotope] uptake studies
  • abnormal results of scintigraphy

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
  • long QT syndrome (I45.81)

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

SNOMED CT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal electrocardiogram [ecg] [ekg]?

The ICD-10-CM code for abnormal electrocardiogram [ecg] [ekg] is R94.31. The full clinical description is "Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]". R94.31 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code R94.31 mean?

ICD-10-CM code R94.31 represents "Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]". 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 R94.31 a billable code?

Yes, R94.31 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is R94.31 in?

R94.31 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).

What codes cannot be used with R94.31?

R94.31 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; long QT syndrome (I45.81).

What SNOMED CT codes does R94.31 map to?

R94.31 maps to 201 SNOMED CT concepts: 164922005, 251237002, 251242005, 102594003, 164852001, and 196 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for R94.31?

R94.31 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2830610. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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