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BillableCostovertebral (angle) tenderness, unspecified side
R39.859 is the ICD-10-CM code for Costovertebral (angle) tenderness, unspecified side. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code R39.859?
- R39.859 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Costovertebral (angle) tenderness, unspecified side". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
- Is R39.859 a billable code?
- Yes — R39.859 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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