R18.8

Billable

Other ascites

R18.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other ascites. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
R00-R99
Parent
R18
Edition
FY2026

R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove poisons. There are many kinds of liver diseases: Diseases caused by viruses, such as hepatitis A , hepatitis B , and hepatitis C Diseases caused by drugs, poisons, or too much alcohol. Examples include fatty liver disease and cirrhosis . Liver cancer Inherited diseases, such as hemochromatosis and Wilson…

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Includes

  • Ascites NOS
  • Peritoneal effusion (chronic)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R18.8?
R18.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other ascites". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R18.8 a billable code?
Yes — R18.8 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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