Is ICD-10-CM code R60 billable?

No, R60 (Edema, not elsewhere classified) 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 R60 belong to?

R60 belongs to Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: R00–R99 (Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings).

R60Non-billable

Edema, not elsewhere classified

Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings·General symptoms and signs (R50-R69)·category·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (3 billable)

R60.0Localized edema R60.1Generalized edema R60.9Edema, unspecified

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.)

angioneurotic edema (T78.3)
ascites (R18.-)
cerebral edema (G93.6)
cerebral edema due to birth injury (P11.0)
edema of larynx (J38.4)
edema of nasopharynx (J39.2)
edema of pharynx (J39.2)
gestational edema (O12.0-)
hereditary edema (Q82.0)
hydrops fetalis NOS (P83.2)
hydrothorax (J94.8)
newborn edema (P83.3)
pulmonary edema (J81.-)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

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

R50-R69General symptoms and signs (R50-R69)

R60Edema, not elsewhere classifiedNot billable

R60.0Localized edemaBillable

R60.1Generalized edemaBillable

R60.9Edema, unspecifiedBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.