ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for height loss
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Loss (of) › height”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding height loss
The ICD-10-CM code for height loss is R29.890 (Loss of height).
Within R29.89 (other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system), R29.890 is specifically for loss of height. Related codes cover ocular torticollis (R29.891) and other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system (R29.898).
Don't report R29.890 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: osteoporosis (M80-M81).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for R29.890)
Common questions about height loss ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for height loss?
- R29.890 — Loss of height.
Is R29.890 billable?
- Yes. R29.890 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R29.890 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R29.890 as a principal diagnosis.
Is R29.890 a CC or MCC?
- No. R29.890 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.