R19 ICD-10-CM Code: Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
R19Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where R19 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 R19
Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
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Code R19
Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen
Codes under R19
R19 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
R19.0Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lumpR19.1Abnormal bowel soundsR19.2Visible peristalsisR19.3Abdominal rigidityR19.4Change in bowel habitR19.5Other fecal abnormalitiesR19.6HalitosisR19.7Diarrhea, unspecifiedR19.8Other specified symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomenNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for R19.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R19.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R19.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- acute abdomen (R10.0)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for R19.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R19 mean?
R19 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen.”
Is R19 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. R19 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 R19 located in ICD-10-CM?
R19 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 R19, Other symptoms and signs involving the digestive system and abdomen.
What coding notes are listed for R19?
No inclusion terms are listed for R19 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: acute abdomen (R10.0). No Excludes2 note is listed.