R90.89 – Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging and in function studies, without diagnosis

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R90.89
Code
R90.89 (claims format: R9089)
Description
Other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system
Short description
Oth abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of cnsl
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
R90-R94 Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging and in function studies, without diagnosis
Parent codes
R90 › R90.8

Notes for R90.89

Applicable to:
  • Other cerebrovascular abnormality found on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block R90-R94

Includes:
  • nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by computerized axial tomography [CAT scan]
  • nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by magnetic resonance imaging [MRI][NMR]
  • nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by positron emission tomography [PET scan]
  • nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by thermography
  • nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by ultrasound [echogram]
  • nonspecific abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging by X-ray examination
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index

Index terms for R90.89

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

Related codes in R90.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R90.89?

R90.89 is the ICD-10-CM code for other abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous system, in the block R90-R94 (Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging and in function studies, without diagnosis).

Is R90.89 a billable code?

Yes. R90.89 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R90.89 belong to?

It belongs to category R90 – Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of central nervous 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.