Is R19 a billable code?
No. R19 is a header code that groups 26 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
R19: Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
R19 groups related diagnoses under other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under R19
- R19.00Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unspecified site
- R19.01Right upper quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lump
- R19.02Left upper quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lump
- R19.03Right lower quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lump
- R19.04Left lower quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lump
- R19.05Periumbilic swelling, mass or lump
- R19.06Epigastric swelling, mass or lump
- R19.07Generalized intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump
- R19.09Other intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump
- R19.11Absent bowel sounds
- R19.12Hyperactive bowel sounds
- R19.15Other abnormal bowel sounds
- R19.2Visible peristalsis
- R19.30Abdominal rigidity, unspecified site
- R19.31Right upper quadrant abdominal rigidity
- R19.32Left upper quadrant abdominal rigidity
- R19.33Right lower quadrant abdominal rigidity
- R19.34Left lower quadrant abdominal rigidity
- R19.35Periumbilic abdominal rigidity
- R19.36Epigastric abdominal rigidity
- R19.37Generalized abdominal rigidity
- R19.4Change in bowel habit
- R19.5Other fecal abnormalities
- R19.6Halitosis
- R19.7Diarrhea, unspecified
- R19.8Other specified symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
R19 questions
What does R19 mean?
R19 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen. It is in chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.