R19: Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
Codes under R19 (Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| R19.0 | Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump | — |
| R19.0 | Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump | — |
| R19.00 | Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unspecified site | ✓ |
| R19.00 | Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unspecified site | ✓ |
| R19.01 | Right upper quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lump | ✓ |
| R19.01 | Right upper quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lump | ✓ |
| R19.1 | Abnormal bowel sounds | — |
| R19.1 | Abnormal bowel sounds | — |
| R19.02 | Left upper quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lump | ✓ |
| R19.02 | Left upper quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lump | ✓ |
| R19.2 | Visible peristalsis | ✓ |
| R19.2 | Visible peristalsis | ✓ |
| R19.03 | Right lower quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lump | ✓ |
| R19.03 | Right lower quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lump | ✓ |
| R19.3 | Abdominal rigidity | — |
| R19.3 | Abdominal rigidity | — |
| R19.04 | Left lower quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lump | ✓ |
| R19.04 | Left lower quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lump | ✓ |
| R19.4 | Change in bowel habit | ✓ |
| R19.4 | Change in bowel habit | ✓ |
| R19.05 | Periumbilic swelling, mass or lump | ✓ |
| R19.05 | Periumbilic swelling, mass or lump | ✓ |
| R19.5 | Other fecal abnormalities | ✓ |
| R19.5 | Other fecal abnormalities | ✓ |
| R19.06 | Epigastric swelling, mass or lump | ✓ |
| R19.06 | Epigastric swelling, mass or lump | ✓ |
| R19.6 | Halitosis | ✓ |
| R19.6 | Halitosis | ✓ |
| R19.07 | Generalized intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump | ✓ |
| R19.07 | Generalized intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump | ✓ |
| R19.7 | Diarrhea, unspecified | ✓ |
| R19.7 | Diarrhea, unspecified | ✓ |
| R19.8 | Other specified symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen | ✓ |
| R19.8 | Other specified symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen | ✓ |
| R19.09 | Other intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump | ✓ |
| R19.09 | Other intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump | ✓ |
| R19.11 | Absent bowel sounds | ✓ |
| R19.11 | Absent bowel sounds | ✓ |
| R19.12 | Hyperactive bowel sounds | ✓ |
| R19.12 | Hyperactive bowel sounds | ✓ |
| R19.15 | Other abnormal bowel sounds | ✓ |
| R19.15 | Other abnormal bowel sounds | ✓ |
| R19.30 | Abdominal rigidity, unspecified site | ✓ |
| R19.30 | Abdominal rigidity, unspecified site | ✓ |
| R19.31 | Right upper quadrant abdominal rigidity | ✓ |
| R19.31 | Right upper quadrant abdominal rigidity | ✓ |
| R19.32 | Left upper quadrant abdominal rigidity | ✓ |
| R19.32 | Left upper quadrant abdominal rigidity | ✓ |
| R19.33 | Right lower quadrant abdominal rigidity | ✓ |
| R19.33 | Right lower quadrant abdominal rigidity | ✓ |
| R19.34 | Left lower quadrant abdominal rigidity | ✓ |
| R19.34 | Left lower quadrant abdominal rigidity | ✓ |
| R19.35 | Periumbilic abdominal rigidity | ✓ |
| R19.35 | Periumbilic abdominal rigidity | ✓ |
| R19.36 | Epigastric abdominal rigidity | ✓ |
| R19.36 | Epigastric abdominal rigidity | ✓ |
| R19.37 | Generalized abdominal rigidity | ✓ |
| R19.37 | Generalized abdominal rigidity | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code R19?
R19 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen. It contains 58 more specific diagnosis codes, 52 of which are billable.
Is R19 a billable code?
No — R19 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example R19.0 — Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump). 52 of the 58 codes under R19 are billable.
What codes fall under R19?
R19 includes R19.0, R19.0, R19.00, R19.00, R19.01, plus 53 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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