2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R73.09Other abnormal glucose

ICD-10-CM Codes›R00–R99›R70-R79›R73

ICD-10-CM R73.09
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

R73.09 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other abnormal glucose. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 640 through 641. 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 Abnormal findings without diagnosis.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
R73.09
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other abnormal glucose
Short Description
Other abnormal glucose
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
R73.0
Abnormal glucose

Code Classification

ChapterR00–R99Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
SectionR70-R79Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis
CategoryR73Elevated blood glucose level
This CodeR73.09Other abnormal glucose

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Blood glucose below reference range
  • Blood glucose level unstable
  • Blood glucose outside reference range
  • Dysglycemia
  • Glucose level below reference range
  • Glucose level outside reference range
  • Glucose tolerance test indicates diabetes mellitus
  • Glucose tolerance test outside reference range
  • Hemoglobin A1C - diabetic control finding
  • High hemoglobin A1c level
  • Random blood glucose outside reference range
  • Random glucose level abnormal

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Inclusion Terms

  • Abnormal glucose NOS
  • Abnormal non-fasting glucose tolerance

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

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

    • Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities
      • blood sugar
    • Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities
      • glucose tolerance (test) (non-fasting)
    • Decrease(d)
      • tolerance
        • glucose
    • Findings, abnormal, inconclusive, without diagnosis
      • blood sugar
    • Findings, abnormal, inconclusive, without diagnosis
      • glucose (tolerance test) (non-fasting)

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR SYM017
Abnormal findings without diagnosis
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Blood Glucose

Blood glucose, or blood sugar, is the main sugar found in your blood. It is your body's primary source of energy. It comes from the food you eat. Your body breaks down most of that food into glucose and releases it into your bloodstream. When your blood glucose goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin.

The full article covers:

  • What is blood glucose?
  • What is diabetes?
  • What are blood glucose targets?
  • When and how should I check my blood glucose?
  • What happens if my blood glucose level becomes too high?
  • What happens if my blood glucose level becomes low for me?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert R73.09 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
790.29 Abnormal glucose NEC
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 R73.09Overview

Is R73.09 (Abnormal glucose) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does R73.09 group to?

When other abnormal glucose is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 640, 641, with relative weights from 0.7782 to 1.3356 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can R73.09 be a principal diagnosis?

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

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of R73.09?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other abnormal glucose converts to ICD-9-CM 790.29 (abnormal glucose NEC). 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.