R60.9 – Edema, unspecified

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R60.9

Code: R60.9 (claims format: R609)
Description: Edema, 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: R60

Notes for R60.9

Applicable to:

Fluid retention NOS

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

R60 – Edema, not elsewhere classified

Excludes1 (not coded here):

angioneurotic edema (T78.3)
ascites (R18.-)
cerebral edema (G93.6)
cerebral edema due to birth injury (P11.0)
edema of larynx (J38.4)
edema of nasopharynx (J39.2)
edema of pharynx (J39.2)
gestational edema (O12.0-)
hereditary edema (Q82.0)
hydrops fetalis NOS (P83.2)
hydrothorax (J94.8)
newborn edema (P83.3)
pulmonary edema (J81.-)

Index terms for R60.9

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

Related codes in R60

R60.0 – Localized edemaBillable
R60.1 – Generalized edemaBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R60.9?

R60.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for edema, unspecified, in the block R50-R69 (General symptoms and signs).

Is R60.9 a billable code?

Yes. R60.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R60.9 belong to?

It belongs to category R60 – Edema, 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.