Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM R93.422 is the diagnosis code for Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of left kidney. This code falls under the section "Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging and in function studies, without diagnosis" within Chapter 18 — Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where R93.422 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, R93.422 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
R93.422 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of left kidney". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of R93.422 is R93.42 ("Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of kidney"). R93.422 provides a more specific classification within this category.
R93.422 is located in Section R90-R94 — "Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging and in function studies, without diagnosis" within Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use R93.422 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of left kidney" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of left kidney is R93.422.
Yes, R93.422 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
R93.422 is in Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, R93.422 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.