R39.85 — Costovertebral (angle) tenderness
Is R39.85 billable?
No — R39.85 is a non-billable header code. R39.85 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 4 billable codes beneath R39.85.
R39.85 at a glance
| Code | R39.85 |
|---|---|
| Description | Costovertebral (angle) tenderness |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes2 — not included here
The conditions below are not part of R39.85, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, R39.85 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- abdominal and pelvic pain (R10.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 18
The conditions below are not part of R39.85, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, R39.85 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under R39.85? (4)
How long has R39.85 existed?
R39.85 first appears in FY2026.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.