R39.853 – Costovertebral (angle) tenderness, bilateral

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R39.853

Code: R39.853 (claims format: R39853)
Description: Costovertebral (angle) tenderness, bilateral
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: R30-R39 Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
Parent codes: R39 › R39.8 › R39.85

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

R39.85 – Costovertebral (angle) tenderness

Excludes2 (not included here):

abdominal and pelvic pain (R10.-)

Index terms for R39.853

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

Tenderness, abdominal, costovertebral, bilateral

Related codes in R39.85

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R39.853?

R39.853 is the ICD-10-CM code for costovertebral (angle) tenderness, bilateral, in the block R30-R39 (Symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system).

Is R39.853 a billable code?

Yes. R39.853 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R39.853 belong to?

It belongs to category R39 – Other and unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system.

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.