R60

Non-billable

Edema, not elsewhere classified

R60 is the ICD-10-CM code for Edema, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as R60.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
R00-R99
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

Edema means swelling caused by fluid in your body's tissues. It usually occurs in the feet, ankles and legs, but it can involve your entire body. Causes of edema include: Eating too much salt Sunburn Heart failure Kidney disease Liver problems from cirrhosis Pregnancy Problems with lymph nodes , especially after mastectomy Some medicines Standing or walking a lot when the weather is warm To keep swelling down, your…

Read more about Edema at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • angioneurotic edema (T78.3)
  • ascites (R18.-)
  • cerebral edema (G93.6)
  • cerebral edema due to birth injury (P11.0)
  • edema of larynx (J38.4)
  • edema of nasopharynx (J39.2)
  • edema of pharynx (J39.2)
  • gestational edema (O12.0-)
  • hereditary edema (Q82.0)
  • hydrops fetalis NOS (P83.2)
  • hydrothorax (J94.8)
  • newborn edema (P83.3)
  • pulmonary edema (J81.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R60?
R60 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Edema, not elsewhere classified". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R60 a billable code?
No — R60 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as R60.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of R60?
R60 has 3 more specific child codes, including R60.0, R60.1, R60.9.
What is excluded from R60?
Excludes1 (not coded here): angioneurotic edema (T78.3); ascites (R18.-); cerebral edema (G93.6); cerebral edema due to birth injury (P11.0).

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

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