R57.9 – Shock, unspecified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · General symptoms and signs

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R57.9

Code: R57.9 (claims format: R579)
Description: Shock, unspecified
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: R50-R69 General symptoms and signs
Parent codes: R57

Notes for R57.9

Applicable to:

Failure of peripheral circulation NOS

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

R57 – Shock, not elsewhere classified

Excludes1 (not coded here):

anaphylactic shock NOS (T78.2)
anaphylactic reaction or shock due to adverse food reaction (T78.0-)
anaphylactic shock due to adverse effect of correct drug or medicament properly administered (T88.6)
anaphylactic shock due to serum (T80.5-)
electric shock (T75.4)
obstetric shock (O75.1)
postprocedural shock (T81.1-)
psychic shock (F43.0)
shock complicating or following ectopic or molar pregnancy (O00-O07, O08.3)
shock due to anesthesia (T88.2)
shock due to lightning (T75.01)
traumatic shock (T79.4)
toxic shock syndrome (A48.3)

Index terms for R57.9

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

Related codes in R57

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R57.9?

R57.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for shock, unspecified, in the block R50-R69 (General symptoms and signs).

Is R57.9 a billable code?

Yes. R57.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R57.9 belong to?

It belongs to category R57 – Shock, not elsewhere classified.

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.