Edema, not elsewhere classified (R60) ICD-10-CM
The R60 code range covers edema, not elsewhere classified with 4 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 3 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- angioneurotic edema T78.3
- ascites R18
- cerebral edema G93.6
- cerebral edema due to birth injury P11.0
- edema of larynx J38.4
- edema of nasopharynx J39.2
- edema of pharynx J39.2
- gestational edema O12.0
- hereditary edema Q82.0
- hydrops fetalis NOS P83.2
- hydrothorax J94.8
- newborn edema P83.3
- pulmonary edema J81
Codes in the R60 Range 4 codes · 3 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the R60 range.
Edema
Abnormal fluid accumulation in TISSUES or body cavities. Most cases of edema are present under the SKIN in SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE.
Generalized Edema, CTCAE
A disorder characterized by fluid accumulation in the tissues of the body including the skin.
About the R60 Code Range
Edema is abnormal fluid buildup in tissues or body cavities, most often under the skin. Swelling is an everyday term for it.
R60 separates localized edema (R60.0), generalized edema (R60.1), and edema that is unspecified (R60.9).
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the R60 range?
Of the 4 codes in this range, 3 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the R60 range classify?
The range classifies edema, not elsewhere classified. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
