R16.0
BillableHepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Enlargement of the liver that is not due to a condition classified elsewhere, detected on physical examination.
Coding Tips
- •This is a finding code; always investigate and code the underlying cause of hepatomegaly if identified (cirrhosis, hepatitis, malignancy, etc.)
- •Document the degree of enlargement (mild, moderate, severe) if noted in the clinical documentation
Code Hierarchy
└R16Hepatomegaly and splenomegaly, not elsewhere classified└R16.0Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified
└R16.0Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified