Chapter 18

R00–R99: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings

Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings diagnostic classification updated for 2026.

Chapter 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)
Internal Codes
  • R19.36

    Epigastric abdominal rigidity

  • R19.37

    Generalized abdominal rigidity

  • R19.4

    Change in bowel habit

  • R19.5

    Other fecal abnormalities

  • R19.6

    Halitosis

  • R19.7

    Diarrhea, unspecified

  • R19.8

    Other specified symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen

  • R20.0

    Anesthesia of skin

  • R20.1

    Hypoesthesia of skin

  • R20.2

    Paresthesia of skin

  • R20.3

    Hyperesthesia

  • R20.8

    Other disturbances of skin sensation

  • R20.9

    Unspecified disturbances of skin sensation

  • R21

    Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

  • R22.0

    Localized swelling, mass and lump, head

  • R22.1

    Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck

  • R22.2

    Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk

  • R22.30

    Localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified upper limb

  • R22.31

    Localized swelling, mass and lump, right upper limb

  • R22.32

    Localized swelling, mass and lump, left upper limb

  • R22.33

    Localized swelling, mass and lump, upper limb, bilateral

  • R22.40

    Localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified lower limb

  • R22.41

    Localized swelling, mass and lump, right lower limb

  • R22.42

    Localized swelling, mass and lump, left lower limb

  • R22.43

    Localized swelling, mass and lump, lower limb, bilateral

  • R22.9

    Localized swelling, mass and lump, unspecified

  • R23.0

    Cyanosis

  • R23.1

    Pallor

  • R23.2

    Flushing

  • R23.3

    Spontaneous ecchymoses

  • R23.4

    Changes in skin texture

  • R23.8

    Other skin changes

  • R23.9

    Unspecified skin changes

  • R25.0

    Abnormal head movements

  • R25.1

    Tremor, unspecified

  • R25.2

    Cramp and spasm

  • R25.3

    Fasciculation

  • R25.8

    Other abnormal involuntary movements

  • R25.9

    Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements

  • R26.0

    Ataxic gait

  • R26.1

    Paralytic gait

  • R26.2

    Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

  • R26.81

    Unsteadiness on feet

  • R26.89

    Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

  • R26.9

    Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

  • R27.0

    Ataxia, unspecified

  • R27.8

    Other lack of coordination

  • R27.9

    Unspecified lack of coordination

  • R29.0

    Tetany

  • R29.1

    Meningismus

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