ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Loss (of) height: R29.890
The ICD-10-CM index points "Loss (of) height" to R29.890, Loss of height. R29.890 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in R29
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- R29Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systemsHeader
- R29.0TetanyBillable
- R29.1MeningismusBillable
- R29.2Abnormal reflexBillable
- R29.3Abnormal postureBillable
- R29.4Clicking hipBillable
- R29.5Transient paralysisBillable
- R29.6Repeated fallsBillable
- R29.7National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) scoreHeader
- R29.70NIHSS score 0-9Header
- R29.71NIHSS score 10-19Header
- R29.72NIHSS score 20-29Header
- R29.73NIHSS score 30-39Header
- R29.74NIHSS score 40-42Header
- R29.8Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systemsHeader
- R29.81Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous systemHeader
- R29.89Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal systemHeader
- R29.9Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systemsHeader
- R29.90Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous systemBillable
- R29.91Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal systemBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From R29.89. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
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- R29.890 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category R29Every code under it
- Chapter 18Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical findings
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Loss (of) height?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Loss (of) height" to R29.890, Loss of height. R29.890 is a billable code.
Is R29.890 billable?
Yes. R29.890 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to R29.890?
The CDC tabular list gives 1 Excludes1 note (not coded together), 1 Excludes2 note (may be coded together when both are documented) for R29.890 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is R29.890 in?
Chapter 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical findings.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.