R68.89

Other general symptoms and signs

Billable code

This code does not map to a risk-adjusting HCC in the loaded models.

Coding notes

Excludes 1 never coded together · Excludes 2 may co-exist

Inherited from chapter 18Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

Excludes 2

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)

Official Guidelines for R68.89

FY 2026 ›

I.C.18Chapter-specific guidanceChapter 18: Symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

Subsections

I.C.18.aUse of symptom codes
I.C.18.bUse of a symptom code with a definitive diagnosis code
I.C.18.cCombination codes that include symptoms
I.C.18.dRepeated falls
I.C.18.eComa
I.C.18.fFunctional quadriplegia
I.C.18.gSIRS due to Non-Infectious Process
I.C.18.hDeath NOS
I.C.18.iNIHSS Stroke Scale

Sections that reference R68.89

I.B.4Signs and symptomsConventions & general rules
… Chapter 18 of ICD-10-CM, Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified (codes R00.0 - R99) contains many, but not all, codes for symptoms. …
IV.DCodes that describe symptoms and signsOutpatient services
… Chapter 18 of ICD-10-CM, Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings Not Elsewhere Classified (codes R00-R99) contain many, but not all codes for symptoms.

Sections whose FY 2026 text names R68.89, its R68 category, or a range containing it — the chapter guidance above is the authoritative source.

Coding notes

Official Guidelines for R68.89

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