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R19.1

Non-billable

Abnormal bowel sounds

R19.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Abnormal bowel sounds. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as R19.11 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
R00-R99
Parent
R19
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

When you eat, your body breaks food down to a form it can use to build and nourish cells and provide energy. This process is called digestion. Your digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube. It runs from your mouth to your anus and includes your esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestines. Your liver, gallbladder and pancreas are also involved. They produce juices to help…

Read more about Digestive Diseases at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R19.1?
R19.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Abnormal bowel sounds". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R19.1 a billable code?
No — R19.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as R19.11) for billing.
What are the subcodes of R19.1?
R19.1 has 3 more specific child codes, including R19.11, R19.12, R19.15.

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

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