ICD-10 R09.89
Billable / SpecificOther specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
About ICD-10-CM R09.89
ICD-10-CM code R09.89 represents Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R09). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R09.89 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under R09.89. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Abnormal chest percussion
- Bruit (arterial)
- Chest tympany
- Choking sensation
- Friction sounds in chest
- Rales
- Weak pulse
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of R09.89, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- foreign body in throat (T17.2-)
- wheezing (R06.2)
Medicare LCD Coverage for R09.89
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R09.89 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R09.89.
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5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R09.89
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert R09.89 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| R09.89 | 7859 | 10000 |
| R09.89 | 7867 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To R09.89
Other codes in section R00-R09 (Symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems).
ICD-10 R09.89, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R09.89 billable? +
Yes, R09.89 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to R09.89? +
ICD-10 R09.89 includes: Abnormal chest percussion; Bruit (arterial); Chest tympany, and 4 more clinical synonyms.
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for R09.89? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): foreign body in throat (T17.2-); wheezing (R06.2)
What ICD-9 codes does R09.89 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, R09.89 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7859, 7867. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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