Is ICD-10-CM code R25 billable?

No, R25 (Abnormal involuntary movements) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code R25 belong to?

R25 belongs to Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: R00–R99 (Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings).

R25Not billable, use a more specific code below

Abnormal involuntary movements

In Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems (R25-R29), chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings

6 billable codes under R25: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

Instructional notes

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

specific movement disorders (G20-G26)
stereotyped movement disorders (F98.4)
tic disorders (F95.-)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers when to report symptom, sign, and abnormal finding codes (R00-R99), plus specific rules for falls, coma scales, non-infectious SIRS, death NOS, and NIHSS scores.

Use of symptom codes (page 75)
Use of a symptom code with a definitive diagnosis code (page 75)
Combination codes that include symptoms (page 75)
Repeated falls (page 76)
Coma (page 76)
Functional quadriplegia (page 76)
SIRS due to Non-Infectious Process (page 77)
Death NOS (page 77)

Read Section I.C.18 (page 75), 1 more topics

All codes under R25

R25 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

R25 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, all 6 billable codes under R25 group to MS-DRG 091, 092, or 093 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Other codes that refer to R25

Notes on these codes point to R25.

F98.4 Excludes1: abnormal involuntary movements (R25.-)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Movement Disorders

Movement disorders are neurologic conditions that cause problems with movement, such as: There are many different movement disorders. Some of the more common types include:

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.