R99 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Ill-defined and unknown cause of mortality for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Includes for R99 ICD 10 code
- injuries of ear
- injuries of eye
- injuries of face [any part]
- injuries of gum
- injuries of jaw
- injuries of oral cavity
- injuries of palate
- injuries of periocular area
- injuries of scalp
- injuries of temporomandibular joint area
- injuries of tongue
- injuries of tooth
Type 2 excludes for R99 ICD 10 code
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- effects of foreign body in ear (T16)
- effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
- effects of foreign body in mouth NOS (T18.0)
- effects of foreign body in nose (T17.0-T17.1)
- effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
- effects of foreign body on external eye (T15.-)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Terms applicables to R99 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to R99 ICD10 Code:
- R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
- R99 Ill-defined and unknown cause of mortality
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
R99 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting