R29.890 – Loss of height

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R29.890

Code: R29.890 (claims format: R29890)
Description: Loss of height
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Block: R25-R29 Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems
Parent codes: R29 › R29.8 › R29.89

Notes for R29.890

Excludes1 (not coded here):

osteoporosis (M80-M81)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

R29.89 – Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system

Excludes2 (not included here):

pain in limb (M79.6-)

Index terms for R29.890

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in R29.89

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R29.890?

R29.890 is the ICD-10-CM code for loss of height, in the block R25-R29 (Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems).

Is R29.890 a billable code?

Yes. R29.890 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R29.890 belong to?

It belongs to category R29 – Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.