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)
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index
- •intracranial space-occupying lesion found on diagnostic imagingR90.0
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
Related Codes(9)
R93.1Abnormal findings on dx imaging of heart and cor circ
R93.2Abnormal findings on dx imaging of liver and biliary tract
R93.3Abnormal findings on dx imaging of prt digestive tract
R93.4Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of urinary organs
R93.5Abn findings on dx imaging of abd regions, inc retroperiton
R93.6Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of limbs
R93.7Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of prt ms sys
R93.8Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of body structures
R93.9Dx imaging inconclusive due to excess body fat of patient
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(45)
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
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Plain X-ray of jaw abnormal
- Magnetic resonance imaging of head abnormal
- Imaging of head abnormal
- Computed tomography of head abnormal
- Plain X-ray of head abnormal
- Plain X-ray of oral soft tissue abnormal
- CT of head abnormal
- MRI of head abnormal
- Plain X-ray of skull abnormal
- Plain X-ray of soft tissue abnormal
- Plain X-ray of nose abnormal
- Radiolucency of tooth on plain X-ray
- Radiopacity of tooth on plain X-ray
- Plain X-ray of soft tissue of face abnormal
- Opacity on plain X-ray
- Arthrography abnormal
- Head scan abnormal
- Plain X-ray of teeth abnormal
- Opacity of tooth on plain X-ray
- Plain X-ray of nasal sinus abnormal
- Plain X-ray of temporomandibular joint abnormal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal findings on dx imaging of skull and head, nec?
The ICD-10-CM code for abnormal findings on dx imaging of skull and head, nec is R93.0. The full clinical description is "Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified". R93.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code R93.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R93.0 represents “Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified”. 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 R93.0 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.
How does R93.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like abnormal findings on dx imaging of skull and head, nec 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 R93.0?
R93.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: ME90 (Clinical findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head).
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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.