2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R60.9Edema, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›R00–R99›R50-R69›R60

ICD-10-CM R60.9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

R60.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for edema, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 947 through 948. As a symptom code, it should not be used as a principal diagnosis once a related definitive diagnosis has been established. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other general signs and symptoms.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
R60.9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Edema, unspecified
Short Description
Edema, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
R60
Edema, not elsewhere classified

Code Classification

ChapterR00–R99Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
SectionR50-R69General symptoms and signs
CategoryR60Edema, not elsewhere classified
This CodeR60.9Edema, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • 1+ pitting edema
  • 2+ pitting edema
  • 3+ pitting edema
  • 4+ pitting edema
  • Acute edema
  • Acute edema - cutaneous distension syndrome
  • Acute edema blisters
  • Anasarca
  • Body fluid retention
  • Brawny edema
  • Disorder characterized by edema
  • Edema
  • Edema due to disturbed vasomotor control
  • Edema due to fluid overload
  • Edema due to hypoproteinemia
  • Edema due to increased peripheral blood flow
  • Edema due to obstructed venous return
  • Edema of soft tissue due to increased capillary pressure
  • Edematous skin
  • Exudative edema
  • Firm nonpitting edema
  • Firm pitting edema
  • Fluctuating edema level
  • Generalized edema
  • Generalized edema due to fluid overload
  • Idiopathic edema
  • Idiopathic fluid retention
  • Infectious edema
  • Infectious intermediate uveitis
  • Intermediate uveitis
  • Lipedema
  • Localized edema
  • Localized edema due to fluid overload
  • Non-pitting edema
  • Periodic edema
  • Peripheral edema
  • Pitting edema
  • Progressive encephalopathy with edema, hypsarrhythmia and optic atrophy syndrome
  • Reduction of peripheral edema
  • Remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting edema
  • Second cranial nerve finding
  • Soft nonpitting edema
  • Soft pitting edema
  • Static edema level
  • Superficial swelling
  • Superficial traumatic edema
  • Swelling
  • Swelling at injection site
  • Swelling of skeletal muscle
  • Symmetrical arthritis

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Fluid retention NOS

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

  • - Pitting - See Also: Edema; - R60.9

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Edema, edematous(infectious) (pitting) (toxic)
    • Fluid
      • retention
    • Hydrops
    • Pitting
    • Retention
      • fluid
    • Swelling(of)

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR SYM016
Other general signs and symptoms
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Angioedema

    swelling involving the deep dermis, subcutaneous, or submucosal tissues, representing localized edema. angioedema often occurs in the face, lips, tongue, and larynx.

  • Angioedemas, Hereditary

    inherited disorders that are characterized by subcutaneous and submucosal edema in the upper respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract.

  • Brain Edema

    increased intracellular or extracellular fluid in brain tissue. cytotoxic brain edema (swelling due to increased intracellular fluid) is indicative of a disturbance in cell metabolism, and is commonly associated with hypoxic or ischemic injuries (see hypoxia, brain). an increase in extracellular fluid may be caused by increased brain capillary permeability (vasogenic edema), an osmotic gradient, local blockages in interstitial fluid pathways, or by obstruction of csf flow (e.g., obstructive hydrocephalus). (from childs nerv syst 1992 sep; 8(6):301-6)

  • Corneal Edema

    an excessive amount of fluid in the cornea due to damage of the epithelium or endothelium causing decreased visual acuity.

  • Edema

    abnormal fluid accumulation in tissues or body cavities. most cases of edema are present under the skin in subcutaneous tissue.

  • Edema Disease of Swine

    an acute disease of young pigs that is usually associated with weaning. it is characterized clinically by paresis and subcutaneous edema.

  • Edema, Cardiac

    abnormal fluid retention by the body due to impaired cardiac function or heart failure. it is usually characterized by increase in venous and capillary pressure, and swollen legs when standing. it is different from the generalized edema caused by renal dysfunction (nephrotic syndrome).

  • Graves Ophthalmopathy

    an autoimmune disorder of the eye, occurring in patients with graves disease. subtypes include congestive (inflammation of the orbital connective tissue), myopathic (swelling and dysfunction of the extraocular muscles), and mixed congestive-myopathic ophthalmopathy.

  • Hydrops Fetalis

    abnormal accumulation of serous fluid in two or more fetal compartments, such as skin; pleura; pericardium; placenta; peritoneum; amniotic fluid. general fetal edema may be of non-immunologic origin, or of immunologic origin as in the case of erythroblastosis fetalis.

  • Laryngeal Edema

    abnormal accumulation of fluid in tissues of any part of the larynx, commonly associated with laryngeal injuries and allergic reactions.

  • Macular Edema

    fluid accumulation in the outer layer of the macula lutea that results from intraocular or systemic insults. it may develop in a diffuse pattern where the macula appears thickened or it may acquire the characteristic petaloid appearance referred to as cystoid macular edema. although macular edema may be associated with various underlying conditions, it is most commonly seen following intraocular surgery, venous occlusive disease, diabetic retinopathy, and posterior segment inflammatory disease. (from survey of ophthalmology 2004; 49(5) 470-90)

  • Pancreatitis

    inflammation of the pancreas. pancreatitis is classified as acute unless there are computed tomographic or endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographic findings of chronic pancreatitis (international symposium on acute pancreatitis, atlanta, 1992). the two most common forms of acute pancreatitis are alcoholic pancreatitis and gallstone pancreatitis.

  • Papilledema

    swelling of the optic disk, usually in association with increased intracranial pressure, characterized by hyperemia, blurring of the disk margins, microhemorrhages, blind spot enlargement, and engorgement of retinal veins. chronic papilledema may cause optic atrophy and visual loss. (miller et al., clinical neuro-ophthalmology, 4th ed, p175)

  • Pre-Eclampsia

    a complication of pregnancy, characterized by a complex of symptoms including maternal hypertension and proteinuria with or without pathological edema. symptoms may range between mild and severe. pre-eclampsia usually occurs after the 20th week of gestation, but may develop before this time in the presence of trophoblastic disease.

  • Pulmonary Edema

    excessive accumulation of extravascular fluid in the lung, an indication of a serious underlying disease or disorder. pulmonary edema prevents efficient pulmonary gas exchange in the pulmonary alveoli, and can be life-threatening.

  • Lipedema

    disorder of adipose tissue characterized by symmetric and bilateral enlargement of the lower extremities due to abnormal deposition of subcutaneous fat often in obese women. it is associated with hematoma, pain and may progress to secondary lymphedema which is known as lipolymphedema.

  • Nephrotic Syndrome

    a condition characterized by severe proteinuria, greater than 3.5 g/day in an average adult. the substantial loss of protein in the urine results in complications such as hypoproteinemia; generalized edema; hypertension; and hyperlipidemias. diseases associated with nephrotic syndrome generally cause chronic kidney dysfunction.

  • Eye

    the organ of sight constituting a pair of globular organs made up of a three-layered roughly spherical structure specialized for receiving and responding to light.

  • Larynx

    a tubular organ of voice production. it is located in the anterior neck, superior to the trachea and inferior to the tongue and hyoid bone.

  • Bothered by Amount of Swelling Question|Bothered by Amount of Swelling|I am bothered by the amount of swelling

    a question about whether an individual is or was bothered by the amount of swelling.

  • Bothered by Arm Swelling Question|Arm swelling (lymphedema)|Bothered by Arm Swelling

    a question about whether an individual is or was bothered by arm swelling.

  • Bothered by Lumps or Swelling in Certain Parts of My Body Question|Bothered by Lumps or Swelling in Certain Parts of My Body|I am bothered by lumps or swelling in certain parts of my body (e.g., neck, armpits, or groin)

    a question about whether an individual is or was bothered by lumps or swelling in certain parts of their body.

  • Bothered by Swelling of Hands or Feet Question|Bothered by Swelling of Hands or Feet|Extent Bothered by Swelling of Hands or Feet|Swelling of hands or feet

    a question about the extent to which an individual is bothered by swelling of hands or feet.

  • EORTC QLQ-ANL27 - Swelling in Legs or Ankles|EOR30-Swelling in Legs/Ankles|EOR30-Swelling in Legs/Ankles|EOR3040

    european organization for the research and treatment of cancer quality of life questionnaire - anal cancer 27 items (eortc qlq-anl27) during the past week: have you had swelling in your legs or ankles?

  • EORTC QLQ-H and N43 Phase IV Module Version - Swelling in Neck|EOR36-Swelling in Neck|EOR36-Swelling in Neck|EOR3664

    european organization for the research and treatment of cancer quality of life questionnaire - head and neck cancer phase iv module version 43 items (eortc qlq-h and n43 phase iv module version) during the past week: have you had swelling in your neck?

  • Extent Have Swelling in Neck Question|Extent Have Swelling in Neck|Have you had swelling in your neck

    a question about the extent to which an individual has or had swelling in their neck.

  • FACT-M Version 4 - Bothered by Amount of Swelling|FAC019-Bothered by Amount of Swelling|FAC019-Bothered by Amount of Swelling|FAC01946

    functional assessment of cancer therapy-melanoma version 4 (fact-m version 4) additional concerns: at the site of my melanoma surgery: i am bothered by the amount of swelling.

  • FACT-M Version 4 - Have Swelling at My Melanoma Site|FAC019-Have Swelling at My Melanoma Site|FAC019-Have Swelling at My Melanoma Site|FAC01944

    functional assessment of cancer therapy-melanoma version 4 (fact-m version 4) additional concerns: at the site of my melanoma surgery: i have swelling at my melanoma site.

  • FACT-M Version 4 - Swelling as a Result of Surgery|FAC019-Swelling as a Result of Surgery|FAC019-Swelling as a Result of Surgery|FAC01945

    functional assessment of cancer therapy-melanoma version 4 (fact-m version 4) additional concerns: at the site of my melanoma surgery: i have swelling as a result of surgery.

  • FACT-M Version 4 - Swelling Keeps From Doing Things|FAC019-Swelling Keeps From Doing Things|FAC019-Swelling Keeps From Doing Things|FAC01948

    functional assessment of cancer therapy-melanoma version 4 (fact-m version 4) additional concerns: at the site of my melanoma surgery: swelling keeps me from doing the things i want to do.

  • FACT-M Version 4 - Swelling Keeps Me From Wearing|FAC019-Swelling Keeps Me From Wearing|FAC019-Swelling Keeps Me From Wearing|FAC01949

    functional assessment of cancer therapy-melanoma version 4 (fact-m version 4) additional concerns: at the site of my melanoma surgery: swelling keeps me from wearing clothes or shoes i want to wear.

  • FACT-M Version 4 - Swelling or Cramps in Stomach Area|FAC019-Swelling/Cramps in Stomach Area|FAC019-Swelling/Cramps in Stomach Area|FAC01935

    functional assessment of cancer therapy-melanoma version 4 (fact-m version 4) additional concerns: i have swelling or cramps in my stomach area.

  • Have Breast Swelling Question|Have Breast Swelling|Have you experienced breast swelling

    a question about whether an individual has or had breast swelling.

  • Have Chest Wall Swelling Question|Have Chest Wall Swelling|Have you experienced chest wall swelling

    a question about whether an individual has or had chest wall swelling.

  • Have Swelling as Result of Surgery Question|Have Swelling as Result of Surgery|I have swelling as a result of surgery

    a question about whether an individual has or had swelling as a result of surgery.

  • Have Swelling at Melanoma Site Question|Have Swelling at Melanoma Site|I have swelling at my melanoma site

    a question about whether an individual has or had swelling at their melanoma site.

  • Have Swelling in Face Arms or Legs Question|Have Swelling in Face Arms or Legs|Have Swelling in Face Arms or Legs|I have had swelling in my face, arms or legs

    a question about whether an individual has or had swelling in their face, arms or legs.

  • Have Swelling in Stomach Area Question|Have Swelling in Stomach Area|I have swelling in my stomach area

    a question about whether an individual has or had swelling in the area of the stomach.

  • Have Swelling in Your Arm Question|Have Swelling in Your Arm|Swelling in your arm

    a question about whether an individual experiences or experienced swelling in their arm.

  • Have Swelling of Arms and/or Legs Question|Have Swelling of Arms and/or Legs|Swelling of arms or legs

    a question about whether an individual has or had swelling of their arms or legs.

  • Have Swelling or Cramps in Stomach Question|Have Swelling or Cramps in Stomach|I have swelling or cramps in my stomach area

    a question about whether an individual has or had swelling or cramps in the area of the stomach.

  • Have Swelling Question|Have Swelling|Have you experienced swelling

    a question about whether an individual has or had swelling.

  • Have Swelling with Pitting Question|Have Swelling with Pitting|Have you experienced swelling with pitting

    a question about whether an individual has or had swelling or pitting; which occurs when you press firmly on your skin and the dent stays long enough to feel it when you slide the pad of your finger across it.

  • How Much Bothered by Swelling in Affected Breast or Chest Area Question|How Much Bothered by Swelling in Affected Breast or Chest Area|Swelling in the breast or chest area

    a question about how bothered an individual is by swelling in their breast or chest area.

  • How Much Bothered by Swelling in Affected Underarm, Arm, or Hand Question|How Much Bothered by Swelling in Affected Underarm, Arm, or Hand|Swelling in the underarm, arm or hand

    a question about how bothered an individual is by swelling in their affected underarm, arm, or hand.

  • How Much Distress Swelling of Arms or Legs Question|How Much Distress Swelling of Arms or Legs|Swelling of arms or legs

    a question about an individual's distress from their swelling of arms or legs.

  • How Often Experienced Swelling of Arm on Side You Had Breast Surgery Question|How Often Experienced Swelling of Arm on Side You Had Breast Surgery|Swelling of the arm (lymphedema) on the side(s) that you had your breast surgery

    a question about how often an individual has experienced swelling of the arm on the side they had breast surgery.

  • How Often Swelling of Arms or Legs Question|Frequency of Swelling of Arms or Legs|How Often Swelling of Arms or Legs|Swelling of Arms or Legs Frequency|Swelling of arms or legs

    a question about how often an individual has or had swelling of their arms or legs.

  • Pain and Disturbing Body Sensations Question|Pain and Disturbing Body Sensations|Pain and Disturbing Body Sensations (e.g. hot flashes, painful swelling of breasts, nausea)

    a question about an individual's level of pain and disturbing body sensations.

  • Past Seven Days Any Pain, Swelling, or Redness at Site of Drug Injection or IV Question|In the past 7 days, did you have any pain, swelling, or redness at a site of drug injection or IV|Past Seven Days Any Pain, Swelling, or Redness at Site of Drug Injection or IV

    a question about whether an individual had any pain, swelling, or redness at the site of a drug injection or iv over the past seven days.

  • Past Seven Days Arm or Leg Swelling Interfering with Usual or Daily Activities Question|Arm or Leg Swelling Interfering with Usual or Daily Activities Past Seven Days|How much did arm or leg swelling interfere with your usual or daily activities|Past Seven Days Arm or Leg Swelling Interfering with Usual or Daily Activities

    a question about how much an individual's arm or leg pain interfered with their usual or daily activities during the past seven days.

  • Past Seven Days Frequency of Arm or Leg Swelling Question|Frequency of Arm or Leg Swelling Past Seven Days|How often did you have arm or leg swelling|Past Seven Days Frequency of Arm or Leg Swelling

    a question about the frequency of an individual's arm or leg swelling during the past seven days.

  • Swelling Keeps Me from Doing Things I Want to Do Question|Swelling Keeps Me from Doing Things I Want to Do|Swelling keeps me from doing the things I want to do

    a question about whether an individual's swelling keeps or kept them from doing the things they want to do.

  • Swelling Keeps Me From Wearing What I Want to Wear Question|Swelling Keeps Me From Wearing What I Want to Wear|Swelling keeps me from wearing clothes or shoes I want to wear

    a question about whether an individual's swelling keeps or kept them from wearing clothes or shoes they want or wanted to wear.

  • Usual Severity Swelling of Arms or Legs Question|Swelling of arms or legs|Usual Severity Swelling of Arms or Legs

    a question about the usual severity of an individual's swelling of arms or legs.

  • Worst Severity Past Seven Days Arm or Leg Swelling Question|What was the severity of your arm or leg swelling at its worst|Worst Severity Past Seven Days Arm or Leg Swelling|Worst Severity of Arm or Leg Swelling Past Seven Days

    a question about the worst severity of an individual's arm or leg pain during the past seven days.

  • Pitting Edema

    swelling due to excessive accumulation of fluid under the skin defined by a persistent indentation when pressure is applied to the swollen area. causes include systemic conditions (e.g., heart failure, liver failure, or kidney failure) and local conditions affecting the extremities.

  • Anasarca

    a condition that is characterized by the presence of generalized edema. causes include congestive heart failure, liver failure, renal failure, and severe malnutrition.

  • Astrocyte Swelling And Vacuolation|ASTROCYTE SWELLING/VACUOLATION

    a morphologic finding indicating the presence of astrocytes with intracytoplasmic swelling and vacuolation.

  • Astrocyte Swelling|ASTROCYTE SWELLING

    a morphologic finding indicating the presence of astrocytes with intracytoplasmic swelling.

  • Bothered by Amount of Swelling|I am bothered by the amount of swelling

    a question about whether an individual is or was bothered by the amount of swelling.

  • Bothered by Arm Swelling|Arm swelling (lymphedema)

    a question about whether an individual is or was bothered by arm swelling.

  • Bothered by Lumps or Swelling in Certain Parts of My Body|I am bothered by lumps or swelling in certain parts of my body (e.g., neck, armpits, or groin)

    a question about whether an individual is or was bothered by lumps or swelling in certain parts of their body.

  • Bothered by Swelling of Hands or Feet|Extent Bothered by Swelling of Hands or Feet|Swelling of hands or feet

    a question about the extent to which an individual is bothered by swelling of hands or feet.

  • Breast Swelling

    enlargement of the breast due to increased fluid volume.

  • Dactylitis|Painful swelling or discoloration of fingers/toes

    inflammation of the fingers or toes. this may be accompanied by pain and discoloration.

  • Edema|EDEMA|Swelling/ Edema|edema

    accumulation of an excessive amount of fluid in cells or intercellular tissues.

  • FACIT-Searchable Item Library Adult Version - Bothered by Lumps or Swelling|FSIL-Bothered by Lumps or Swelling|FSIL-Bothered by Lumps or Swelling|FSIL0445

    functional assessment of chronic illness therapy-searchable item library adult version (facit-searchable item library adult version) i am bothered by lumps or swelling in certain parts of my body (e.g., neck, armpits, or groin).

  • FACIT-Searchable Item Library Adult Version - Bothered by Swelling Certain Areas|FSIL-Bothered by Swelling Certain Areas|FSIL-Bothered by Swelling Certain Areas|FSIL0002

    functional assessment of chronic illness therapy-searchable item library adult version (facit-searchable item library adult version) i am bothered by swelling in certain areas of my body.

  • FACIT-Searchable Item Library Adult Version - Bothered by Swelling in My Breast|FSIL-Bothered by Swelling in My Breast|FSIL-Bothered by Swelling in My Breast|FSIL0553

    functional assessment of chronic illness therapy-searchable item library adult version (facit-searchable item library adult version) i am bothered by swelling in my breast.

  • FACIT-Searchable Item Library Adult Version - Bothered by Swelling/Fluid in Legs|FSIL-Bothered by Swelling/Fluid in Legs|FSIL-Bothered by Swelling/Fluid in Legs|FSIL0666

    functional assessment of chronic illness therapy-searchable item library adult version (facit-searchable item library adult version) i am bothered by swelling/fluid in my legs.

  • FACIT-Searchable Item Library Adult Version - Bothered by the Amount of Swelling|FSIL-Bothered by the Amount of Swelling|FSIL-Bothered by the Amount of Swelling|FSIL0459

    functional assessment of chronic illness therapy-searchable item library adult version (facit-searchable item library adult version) i am bothered by the amount of swelling.

  • FACIT-Searchable Item Library Adult Version - Have Swelling in Parts of My Body|FSIL-Have Swelling in Parts of My Body|FSIL-Have Swelling in Parts of My Body|FSIL0533

    functional assessment of chronic illness therapy-searchable item library adult version (facit-searchable item library adult version) i have swelling in parts of my body.

  • FACIT-Searchable Item Library Adult Version - I Have Swelling at My Melanoma Site|FSIL-I Have Swelling at My Melanoma Site|FSIL-I Have Swelling at My Melanoma Site|FSIL0457

    functional assessment of chronic illness therapy-searchable item library adult version (facit-searchable item library adult version) i have swelling at my melanoma site.

  • FACIT-Searchable Item Library Adult Version - I Have Swelling in Stomach Area|FSIL-I Have Swelling in Stomach Area|FSIL-I Have Swelling in Stomach Area|FSIL0513

    functional assessment of chronic illness therapy-searchable item library adult version (facit-searchable item library adult version) i have swelling in my stomach area.

  • FACIT-Searchable Item Library Adult Version - Swelling as a Result of Surgery|FSIL-Swelling as a Result of Surgery|FSIL-Swelling as a Result of Surgery|FSIL0458

    functional assessment of chronic illness therapy-searchable item library adult version (facit-searchable item library adult version) i have swelling as a result of surgery.

  • FACIT-Searchable Item Library Adult Version - Swelling Keeps Me From Doing Things|FSIL-Swelling Keeps Me From Doing Things|FSIL-Swelling Keeps Me From Doing Things|FSIL0461

    functional assessment of chronic illness therapy-searchable item library adult version (facit-searchable item library adult version) swelling keeps me from doing the things i want to do.

  • FACIT-Searchable Item Library Adult Version - Swelling Keeps Me From Wearing|FSIL-Swelling Keeps Me From Wearing|FSIL-Swelling Keeps Me From Wearing|FSIL0462

    functional assessment of chronic illness therapy-searchable item library adult version (facit-searchable item library adult version) swelling keeps me from wearing clothes or shoes i want to wear.

  • FACIT-Searchable Item Library Adult Version - Swelling/Cramps in Stomach Area|FSIL-Swelling/Cramps in Stomach Area|FSIL-Swelling/Cramps in Stomach Area|FSIL0145

    functional assessment of chronic illness therapy-searchable item library adult version (facit-searchable item library adult version) i have swelling or cramps in my stomach area.

  • FACT-C Version 4 - Swelling/Cramps in Stomach Area|FAC008-Swelling/Cramps in Stomach Area|FAC008-Swelling/Cramps in Stomach Area|FAC00828

    functional assessment of cancer therapy-colorectal version 4 (fact-c version 4) additional concerns: i have swelling or cramps in my stomach area.

  • FACT-HEP Version 4 - Swelling or Cramps in Stomach Area|FAC015-Swelling/Cramps in Stomach Area|FAC015-Swelling/Cramps in Stomach Area|FAC01528

    functional assessment of cancer therapy-hepatobiliary version 4 (fact-hep version 4) additional concerns: i have swelling or cramps in my stomach area.

  • FACT-LEU Version 4 - Bothered by Lumps or Swelling|FAC017-Bothered by Lumps or Swelling|FAC017-Bothered by Lumps or Swelling|FAC01732

    functional assessment of cancer therapy-leukemia version 4 (fact-leu version 4) additional concerns: i am bothered by lumps or swelling in certain parts of my body (e.g., neck, armpits, or groin).

  • FACT-LYM Version 4 - Bothered by Lumps or Swelling|FAC018-Bothered by Lumps or Swelling|FAC018-Bothered by Lumps or Swelling|FAC01829

    functional assessment of cancer therapy-lymphoma version 4 (fact-lym version 4) additional concerns: i am bothered by lumps or swelling in certain parts of my body (e.g., neck, armpits, or groin).

  • FOSI - I Have Swelling in Stomach Area|FAC049-I Have Swelling in Stomach Area|FAC049-I Have Swelling in Stomach Area|FAC04905

    functional assessment of cancer therapy-ovarian symptom index (fosi) i have swelling in my stomach area.

  • Have Breast Swelling|Have you experienced breast swelling

    a question about whether an individual has or had breast swelling.

  • Have Chest Wall Swelling|Have you experienced chest wall swelling

    a question about whether an individual has or had chest wall swelling.

  • Have Swelling as Result of Surgery|I have swelling as a result of surgery

    a question about whether an individual has or had swelling as a result of surgery.

  • Have Swelling at Melanoma Site|I have swelling at my melanoma site

    a question about whether an individual has or had swelling at their melanoma site.

  • Have Swelling in Face Arms or Legs|I have had swelling in my face, arms or legs

    a question about whether an individual has or had swelling in their face, arms or legs.

  • Have Swelling in Stomach Area|I have swelling in my stomach area

    a question about whether an individual has or had swelling in the area of the stomach.

  • Have Swelling in Your Arm|Swelling in your arm

    a question about whether an individual experiences or experienced swelling in their arm.

  • Have Swelling of Arms and/or Legs|Swelling of arms or legs

    a question about whether an individual has or had swelling of their arms or legs.

  • Have Swelling or Cramps in Stomach|I have swelling or cramps in my stomach area

    a question about whether an individual has or had swelling or cramps in the area of the stomach.

  • Have Swelling with Pitting|Have you experienced swelling with pitting

    a question about whether an individual has or had swelling or pitting; which occurs when you press firmly on your skin and the dent stays long enough to feel it when you slide the pad of your finger across it.

  • Have Swelling|Have you experienced swelling

    a question about whether an individual has or had swelling.

  • How Much Bothered by Swelling in Affected Breast or Chest Area|Swelling in the breast or chest area

    a question about how bothered an individual is by swelling in their breast or chest area.

  • How Much Bothered by Swelling in Affected Underarm, Arm, or Hand|Swelling in the underarm, arm or hand

    a question about how bothered an individual is by swelling in their affected underarm, arm, or hand.

  • How Much Distress Swelling of Arms or Legs|Swelling of arms or legs

    a question about an individual's distress from their swelling of arms or legs.

  • How Often Experienced Swelling of Arm on Side You Had Breast Surgery|Swelling of the arm (lymphedema) on the side(s) that you had your breast surgery

    a question about how often an individual has experienced swelling of the arm on the side they had breast surgery.

  • How Often Swelling of Arms or Legs|Frequency of Swelling of Arms or Legs|Swelling of Arms or Legs Frequency|Swelling of arms or legs

    a question about how often an individual has or had swelling of their arms or legs.

  • Joint Swelling|Swelling of Joint

    the presence of swelling in a joint.

  • NCCN-FACT FOSI-18 Version 2 - I Have Swelling in Stomach Area|FAC050-I Have Swelling in Stomach Area|FAC050-I Have Swelling in Stomach Area|FAC05007

    national comprehensive cancer network/functional assessment of cancer therapy-ovarian symptom index-18 version 2 (nccn-fact fosi-18 version 2) i have swelling in my stomach area.

  • Nuclear Swelling Measurement|NUCSWELL|Nuclear Swelling|Nuclear Swelling

    the determination of the expansion of the nucleus of the cells in a sample.

  • Pain and Disturbing Body Sensations|Pain and Disturbing Body Sensations (e.g. hot flashes, painful swelling of breasts, nausea)

    a question about an individual's level of pain and disturbing body sensations.

  • Past Seven Days Any Pain, Swelling, or Redness at Site of Drug Injection or IV|In the past 7 days, did you have any pain, swelling, or redness at a site of drug injection or IV

    a question about whether an individual had any pain, swelling, or redness at the site of a drug injection or iv over the past seven days.

  • Past Seven Days Arm or Leg Swelling Interfering with Usual or Daily Activities|Arm or Leg Swelling Interfering with Usual or Daily Activities Past Seven Days|How much did arm or leg swelling interfere with your usual or daily activities

    a question about how much an individual's arm or leg pain interfered with their usual or daily activities during the past seven days.

  • Past Seven Days Frequency of Arm or Leg Swelling|Frequency of Arm or Leg Swelling Past Seven Days|How often did you have arm or leg swelling

    a question about the frequency of an individual's arm or leg swelling during the past seven days.

  • PRO-CTCAE V1.0 - Breast Swelling&Tenderness Severity|PT01-Breast Swelling&Tenderness Severity|PT01-Breast Swelling&Tenderness Severity|PT01072A

    patient-reported outcomes version of the common terminology criteria for adverse events item library version 1.0 (pro-ctcae v1.0) in the last 7 days, what was the severity of your breast area enlargement or tenderness at its worst?

  • PRO-CTCAE V1.0 - Pain&Swelling at Inj Site Presence|PT01-Pain&Swelling at Inj Site Presence|PT01-Pain&Swelling at Inj Site Presence|PT01079A

    patient-reported outcomes version of the common terminology criteria for adverse events item library version 1.0 (pro-ctcae v1.0) in the last 7 days, did you have any pain, swelling, or redness at a site of drug injection or iv?

  • PRO-CTCAE V1.0 - Swelling Frequency|PT01-Swelling Frequency|PT01-Swelling Frequency|PT01022A

    patient-reported outcomes version of the common terminology criteria for adverse events item library version 1.0 (pro-ctcae v1.0) in the last 7 days, how often did you have arm or leg swelling?

  • PRO-CTCAE V1.0 - Swelling Interference|PT01-Swelling Interference|PT01-Swelling Interference|PT01022C

    patient-reported outcomes version of the common terminology criteria for adverse events item library version 1.0 (pro-ctcae v1.0) in the last 7 days, how much did arm or leg swelling interfere with your usual or daily activities?

  • PRO-CTCAE V1.0 - Swelling Severity|PT01-Swelling Severity|PT01-Swelling Severity|PT01022B

    patient-reported outcomes version of the common terminology criteria for adverse events item library version 1.0 (pro-ctcae v1.0) in the last 7 days, what was the severity of your arm or leg swelling at its worst?

  • Swelling

    enlargement; expansion in size; sign of inflammation

  • Swelling Keeps Me from Doing Things I Want to Do|Swelling keeps me from doing the things I want to do

    a question about whether an individual's swelling keeps or kept them from doing the things they want to do.

  • Swelling Keeps Me From Wearing What I Want to Wear|Swelling keeps me from wearing clothes or shoes I want to wear

    a question about whether an individual's swelling keeps or kept them from wearing clothes or shoes they want or wanted to wear.

  • Swelling Question

    a question about an individual's experience with swelling.

  • Usual Severity Swelling of Arms or Legs|Swelling of arms or legs

    a question about the usual severity of an individual's swelling of arms or legs.

  • Uterine Swelling

    with a high concentration of estrogen receptors, the uterus is one of the most sensitive tissues to the hormone and demonstrates two basic responses to estrogen: it swells by influx of water into the lumen of the uterus, and it increases in weight by the growth of the endometrial layer.

  • Volume-Regulated Anion Channel Subunit LRRC8A|LRRC8A|Leucine-Rich Repeat-Containing Protein 8A|Swelling Protein 1

    volume-regulated anion channel subunit lrrc8a (810 aa, ~94 kda) is encoded by the human lrrc8a gene. this protein is involved in the maintenance of cell volume.

  • Worst Severity Past Seven Days Arm or Leg Swelling|What was the severity of your arm or leg swelling at its worst|Worst Severity of Arm or Leg Swelling Past Seven Days

    a question about the worst severity of an individual's arm or leg pain during the past seven days.

  • Breast Swelling and Tenderness, PRO-CTCAE|Breast Inflammation, PRO-CTCAE|Breast swelling and tenderness|PRO-CTCAE, Breast Swelling and Tenderness

    breast inflammation as recorded on the pro-ctcae questionnaire.

  • Pain and Swelling at Injection Site, PRO-CTCAE|PRO-CTCAE, Pain and Swelling at Injection Site|Pain and Inflammation at Injection Site, PRO-CTCAE|Pain and swelling at injection site

    pain and inflammation at injection site as recorded on the pro-ctcae questionnaire.

  • Swelling (Arms or Legs), Ped-PRO-CTCAE|Limb Edema, Ped-PRO-CTCAE|Ped-PRO-CTCAE, Swelling (Arms or Legs)|Peripheral Edema, Ped-PRO-CTCAE|Swelling (arms or legs)

    peripheral edema as recorded on the ped-pro-ctcae questionnaire.

  • Swelling (Arms or Legs), PRO-CTCAE|Limb Edema, PRO-CTCAE|PRO-CTCAE, Swelling (Arms or Legs)|Peripheral Edema, PRO-CTCAE|Swelling (arms or legs)

    peripheral edema as recorded on the pro-ctcae questionnaire.

Patient EducationClinical

Edema

Edema means swelling caused by fluid in your body's tissues. It usually occurs in the feet, ankles and legs, but it can involve your entire body.

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Convert R60.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
782.3 Edema
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About R60.9Overview

Is R60.9 (Edema, not elsewhere classified) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report edema, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does R60.9 group to?

When edema, unspecified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 947, 948, with relative weights from 0.8005 to 1.2694 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can R60.9 be a principal diagnosis?

Use it with care. This is a symptom code, so once a definitive diagnosis explaining the edema, unspecified is established, that condition takes the principal position instead.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of R60.9?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, edema, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 782.3 (edema). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.