General symptoms and signs (R50-R69) ICD-10-CM
The R50–R69 section covers general symptoms and signs with 88 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, of which 68 are billable in fiscal year 2027. The section is organized into the 18 code ranges listed below.
Code Ranges in This Section 18 ranges · 88 codes
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About the R50–R69 Code Range
These general symptoms and signs include fever, headache, pain, fatigue, fainting, swelling, and changes in development or food and fluid intake.
The categories separate the findings themselves. R50 distinguishes drug-induced, other specified, and unspecified fever. R51 separates headaches with an orthostatic component from unspecified headaches. R53 groups fatigue, weakness, and related findings, while R54 identifies age-related physical debility. R55 includes syncope, a brief loss of consciousness caused by reduced blood flow to the brain.
R56 distinguishes fever-related, post-traumatic, and unspecified convulsions. R59 and R60 separate localized, generalized, and unspecified enlarged lymph nodes and swelling, respectively. R62 addresses expected development in childhood and adult failure to thrive. R63 separates appetite, thirst, feeding, and weight findings. R65 distinguishes a noninfectious systemic inflammatory response from severe sepsis. R68 groups other general signs, and R69 names unspecified illness.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the R50-R69 range?
The R50-R69 range contains 88 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in FY 2027. 68 of them are billable, and the rest are category headers that organize the section.
What conditions does R50-R69 cover?
The range covers general symptoms and signs. The code ranges listed above break it into groups of related conditions, and each one links to its own page with the full code list.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
