Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other body structures
In Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging and in function studies, without diagnosis (R90-R94), chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings
18 billable codes under R93: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Instructional notes
Also applies, from Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging and in function studies, without diagnosis (R90-R94)
These notes sit on R90-R94 and apply to every code under it, including R93.
Includes: conditions that are coded here
- 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
Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code
- abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
- diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index
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)
All codes under R93
R93 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- R93.0Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified
- R93.1Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of heart and coronary circulation
- R93.2Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of liver and biliary tract
- R93.3Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of digestive tract
- R93.4Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of urinary organs
- R93.41Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of renal pelvis, ureter, or bladder
- R93.42Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of kidney
- R93.421Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of right kidney
- R93.422Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of left kidney
- R93.429Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of unspecified kidney
- R93.49Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of other urinary organs
- R93.5Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other abdominal regions, including retroperitoneum
- R93.6Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of limbs
- R93.7Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of musculoskeletal system
- R93.8Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
- R93.81Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of testis
- R93.811Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of right testicle
- R93.812Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of left testicle
- R93.813Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of testicles, bilateral
- R93.819Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of unspecified testicle
- R93.89Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
- R93.9Diagnostic imaging inconclusive due to excess body fat of patient
R93 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under R93 group to these 19 MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
- DRG 695 Kidney and Urinary Tract Signs and Symptoms with MCC (5 of 18 codes)
- DRG 696 Kidney and Urinary Tract Signs and Symptoms without MCC (5 of 18 codes)
- DRG 729 Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses with CC/MCC (4 of 18 codes)
- DRG 730 Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses without CC/MCC (4 of 18 codes)
- DRG 391 Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive Disorders with MCC (2 of 18 codes)
- DRG 392 Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive Disorders without MCC (2 of 18 codes)
- DRG 564 Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with MCC (2 of 18 codes)
- DRG 565 Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with CC (2 of 18 codes)
- DRG 566 Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses without CC/MCC (2 of 18 codes)
- DRG 947 Signs and Symptoms with MCC (2 of 18 codes)
- DRG 948 Signs and Symptoms without MCC (2 of 18 codes)
- DRG 091 Other Disorders of Nervous System with MCC (1 of 18 codes)
- DRG 092 Other Disorders of Nervous System with CC (1 of 18 codes)
- DRG 093 Other Disorders of Nervous System without CC/MCC (1 of 18 codes)
- DRG 302 Atherosclerosis with MCC (1 of 18 codes)
- DRG 303 Atherosclerosis without MCC (1 of 18 codes)
- DRG 444 Disorders of the Biliary Tract with MCC (1 of 18 codes)
- DRG 445 Disorders of the Biliary Tract with CC (1 of 18 codes)
- DRG 446 Disorders of the Biliary Tract without CC/MCC (1 of 18 codes)
Other codes that refer to R93
Notes on these codes point to R93.
- R22 Excludes1: abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging (R90-R93)
Code history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.
