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R39.853

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Costovertebral (angle) tenderness, bilateral

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Tenderness or pain in both sides of the back where the kidneys are located, suggesting bilateral kidney or urinary tract involvement.

Coding Tips

  • •Bilateral CVA tenderness may indicate systemic kidney disease or bilateral infection
  • •Ensure appropriate workup is documented and underlying conditions are coded

Code Hierarchy

└R39Other and unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system└R39.8Other symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system└R39.85Costovertebral (angle) tenderness└R39.853Costovertebral (angle) tenderness, bilateral
└R39.853Costovertebral (angle) tenderness, bilateral

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