R94.12 – Abnormal results of function studies of ear and other special senses

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code R94.12
Code
R94.12 (claims format: R9412)
Description
Abnormal results of function studies of ear and other special senses
Short description
Abn results of function studies of ear and oth sp senses
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
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
R94 › R94.1

Billable codes under R94.12

R94.12 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

R94 – Abnormal results of function studies

Includes:
  • abnormal results of radionuclide [radioisotope] uptake studies
  • abnormal results of scintigraphy

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

Related codes in R94.1

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R94.12?

R94.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for abnormal results of function studies of ear and other special senses, in the block R90-R94 (Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging and in function studies, without diagnosis).

Is R94.12 a billable code?

No. R94.12 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does R94.12 belong to?

It belongs to category R94 – Abnormal results of function studies.

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.