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R93.429 ICD-10-CM Code: Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of unspecified kidney

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FY 2026 Apr update / Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99) / Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging and in function studies, without diagnosis (R90-R94)

R93.429

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Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of unspecified kidney

An imaging test shows an abnormal finding in a kidney, but it is unclear which kidney is affected or both kidneys may be involved.

CMS-HCC V28

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CMS-HCC V24

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ACA/HHS

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ESRD/PACE

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RXHCC

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Code Book Path

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R93.4Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of urinary organs
R93.42Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of kidney
R93.429Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of unspecified kidney

Inclusion Terms

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ICD-10-CM does not list inclusion terms for R93.429 in this effective period.

Excludes 2

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for R93.429 in this effective period.

Related Child Codes

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R93.421Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of right kidney
R93.422Abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of left kidney

Includes

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ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for R93.429 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 1 notes for R93.429 in this effective period.

Code First

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for R93.429 in this effective period.

Use Additional

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ICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for R93.429 in this effective period.

Code Also

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for R93.429 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Use this code when laterality (left vs. right) cannot be determined from the imaging report
If imaging clearly shows bilateral involvement, consider using both R93.421 and R93.422 instead

Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr update, Apr 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026. CMS-HCC V28 is 100% phased in for payment year 2026.

Is R93.429 an HCC code?

No. R93.429 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.

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

What This Code Means

R93.429 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for abnormal radiologic findings on diagnostic imaging of unspecified kidney. An imaging test shows an abnormal finding in a kidney, but it is unclear which kidney is affected or both kidneys may be involved. R93.429 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (r00-r99), within the section covering abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging and in function studies, without diagnosis (r90-r94).

R93.429 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.

Use this code when laterality (left vs. right) cannot be determined from the imaging report.

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for R93.429 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • Use this code when laterality (left vs. right) cannot be determined from the imaging report
  • If imaging clearly shows bilateral involvement, consider using both R93.421 and R93.422 instead

Child Codes

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