ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 R09.89

Billable / Specific

Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

R09
Block
7
Synonyms
165
LCDs
14
Payer Policies
0
Linked CPTs

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.

165 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 165 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94660 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94726 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94664 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94618 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94772 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94642 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G0238 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94004 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94668 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94680 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R09.89.

14 policies

1 Cigna

Duplex Scan of Extracranial Arteries - (0542)
Policy ID: MM_0542

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Cerebrovascular Arterial Studies
Policy ID: ART-52992
Billing and Coding: Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax
Policy ID: ART-56580
Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Vascular Studies
Policy ID: ART-56697
Billing and Coding: Respiratory Therapy (Respiratory Care)
Policy ID: ART-56717
Billing and Coding: Respiratory Therapy and Oximetry Services
Policy ID: ART-56730

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R09.89

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for R09.89

We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.

Convert R09.89 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping 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).

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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