R16 ICD-10-CM Code: Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
R16Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where R16 sits
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Chapter 18
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
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Section
Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen (R10-R19)
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Category R16
Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified
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Code R16
Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified
More specific choices
Codes under R16
R16 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for R16.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R16.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R16.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for R16.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for R16.
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Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R16 mean?
R16 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified.”
Is R16 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. R16 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is R16 located in ICD-10-CM?
R16 is listed in Chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99), within Symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen (R10-R19) (R10–R19), under category R16, Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for R16?
No inclusion terms are listed for R16 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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