R93.0 – Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging and in function studies, without diagnosis
- Code
R93.0(claims format:R930)- Description
- Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified
- Short description
- Abnormal findings on dx imaging of skull and head, NEC
- 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
- R93
Notes for R93.0
- intracranial space-occupying lesion found on diagnostic imaging (R90.0)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block R90-R94
- 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
- abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
- diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index
Index terms for R93.0
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Cistern, subarachnoid
- Cyst, subarachnoid intrasellar
- Enlargement, enlarged, sella turcica
- Enlargement, enlarged, pituitary fossa
- Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities, diagnostic imaging, head
- Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities, diagnostic imaging, skull
- Findings, abnormal, inconclusive, without diagnosis, ventriculogram
- Findings, abnormal, inconclusive, without diagnosis, radiologic, head
- Findings, abnormal, inconclusive, without diagnosis, radiologic, skull
- Findings, abnormal, inconclusive, without diagnosis, pneumoencephalogram
Related codes in R93
- R93.1 – Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of heart and coronary circulationBillable
- R93.2 – Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of liver and biliary tractBillable
- R93.3 – Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of digestive tractBillable
- R93.4 – Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of urinary organsHeader
- R93.5 – Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other abdominal regions, including retroperitoneumBillable
- R93.6 – Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of limbsBillable
- R93.7 – Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of musculoskeletal systemBillable
- R93.8 – Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structuresHeader
- R93.9 – Diagnostic imaging inconclusive due to excess body fat of patientBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R93.0?
R93.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull and head, not elsewhere classified, in the block R90-R94 (Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging and in function studies, without diagnosis).
Is R93.0 a billable code?
Yes. R93.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does R93.0 belong to?
It belongs to category R93 – Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other body structures.
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.