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).

R25Non-billable

Abnormal involuntary movements

Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings·Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems (R25-R29)·category·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (6 billable)

R25.0Abnormal head movements R25.1Tremor, unspecified R25.2Cramp and spasm R25.3Fasciculation R25.8Other abnormal involuntary movements R25.9Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements

CH18 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

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)

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

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

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH18Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

R25-R29Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems (R25-R29)

R25Abnormal involuntary movementsNot billable

R25.0Abnormal head movementsBillable

R25.1Tremor, unspecifiedBillable

R25.2Cramp and spasmBillable

R25.3FasciculationBillable

R25.8Other abnormal involuntary movementsBillable

R25.9Unspecified abnormal involuntary movementsBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.