ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for legs edema
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Edema, edematous (infectious) (pitting) (toxic) › legs”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding legs edema
The ICD-10-CM code for legs edema is R60.0 (Localized edema). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on R60.0.
Within R60 (edema, not elsewhere classified), R60.0 is specifically for localized edema. Related codes cover generalized edema (R60.1) and edema, unspecified (R60.9).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 947 (Signs and Symptoms with MCC, relative weight 1.261) and DRG 948 (Signs and Symptoms without MCC, relative weight 0.7835), in MDC 23 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
More specific legs edema codes (official index)
Common questions about legs edema ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for legs edema?
- R60.0 — Localized edema. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: I87.1, Q82.0.
What is the ICD-10 code for hereditary legs edema?
- Q82.0 — Hereditary lymphedema.
Is R60.0 billable?
- Yes. R60.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R60.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R60.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is R60.0 a CC or MCC?
- No. R60.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.