AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2025 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes

Costovertebral Tenderness

Subcategory R39.85, Costovertebral (angle) tenderness, was created with four new codes to capture costovertebral (angle) tenderness:R39.851 Costovertebral (angle) tenderness, right side R39.852 Costovertebral (angle) tenderness, left side R39.853 Costovertebral (angle) tenderness, bilateral R39.859 Costovertebral (angle) tenderness, unspecified side The costovertebral angle (CVA) is the angle formed between the curve of the bottom of the 12th rib and the spine. Tenderness or pain in this area can be indicative of a kidney issue, such as an infection or even kidney stones. ...

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