2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R93.7Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of musculoskeletal system

ICD-10-CM Codes›R00–R99›R90-R94›R93

ICD-10-CM R93.7
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

R93.7 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of musculoskeletal system. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 564 through 566. 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
R93.7
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of musculoskeletal system
Short Description
Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of prt ms sys
Parent Code
R93
Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other body structures

Code Classification

ChapterR00–R99Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
SectionR90-R94Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging and in function studies, without diagnosis
CategoryR93Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other body structures
This CodeR93.7Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of musculoskeletal system

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Arthrography abnormal
  • Bone density below reference range
  • Coat hanger sign of ribs
  • Imaging of musculoskeletal system abnormal
  • Lytic lesion of bone on plain X-ray
  • Magnetic resonance imaging of cervical spine abnormal
  • Magnetic resonance imaging of thoracic spine abnormal
  • MRI of lumbar spine abnormal
  • MRI of thorax abnormal
  • Myelography abnormal
  • Named sign of thorax
  • Old healed fracture of bone
  • Plain X-ray of bone structure of rib abnormal
  • Plain X-ray of cervical spine abnormal
  • Plain X-ray of chest abnormal
  • Plain X-ray of clavicle abnormal
  • Plain X-ray of coccyx abnormal
  • Plain X-ray of lumbar and sacral spine abnormal
  • Plain X-ray of lumbar spine abnormal
  • Plain X-ray of musculoskeletal system abnormal
  • Plain X-ray of pelvis abnormal
  • Plain X-ray of sacral spine abnormal
  • Plain X-ray of sacrum abnormal
  • Plain X-ray of scapula abnormal
  • Plain X-ray of spine abnormal
  • Plain X-ray of thoracic cage abnormal
  • Plain X-ray of thoracic spine abnormal
  • Plain X-ray pelvimetry abnormal
  • Plain X-ray skeletal survey abnormal
  • Punctate calcification of bone tissue
  • Punctate calcification of cartilaginous skeleton in infancy

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Type 2 Excludes

  • abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of skull R93.0

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
      • diagnostic imaging
        • musculoskeletal system NEC
    • Findings, abnormal, inconclusive, without diagnosis
      • radiologic (X-ray)
        • musculoskeletal
          • other than limb

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

Convert R93.7 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
793.7 Nonsp abn find-ms system
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 R93.7Overview

Is R93.7 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of musculoskeletal system on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does R93.7 group to?

When abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of musculoskeletal system is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 564, 565, 566, with relative weights from 0.7493 to 1.5436 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can R93.7 be a principal diagnosis?

Use it with care. This is a symptom code, so once a definitive diagnosis explaining the abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of musculoskeletal system is established, that condition takes the principal position instead.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of R93.7?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of musculoskeletal system converts to ICD-9-CM 793.7 (nonsp abn find-ms system). 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.