Is ICD-10-CM code R39 billable?

No, R39 (Other and unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system) 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 R39 belong to?

R39 belongs to Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: R00–R99 (Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings).

R39Non-billable

Other and unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system

Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings·Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system (R30-R39)·category·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (3 billable, 2 non-billable)

R39.0Extravasation of urine R39.1Other difficulties with micturitionhas subcodes R39.2Extrarenal uremia R39.8Other symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary systemhas subcodes R39.9Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system

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)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

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

R30-R39Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system (R30-R39)

R39Other and unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary systemNot billable

R39.0Extravasation of urineBillable

R39.1Other difficulties with micturitionSubcodes

R39.2Extrarenal uremiaBillable

R39.8Other symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary systemSubcodes

R39.9Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary systemBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.