ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Pitting
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Pitting”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Pitting
The ICD-10-CM code for Pitting is R60.9 (Edema, unspecified). The official index lists 3 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on R60.9.
Within R60, choose R60.9 (Edema, unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: localized edema (R60.0) and generalized edema (R60.1).
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 Pitting codes (official index)
Common questions about Pitting ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Pitting?
- R60.9 — Edema, unspecified. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: R60.0, L60.8, K00.4.
What is the ICD-10 code for lip pitting?
- R60.0 — Localized edema.
What is the ICD-10 code for nail pitting?
- L60.8 — Other nail disorders.
What is the ICD-10 code for teeth pitting?
- K00.4 — Disturbances in tooth formation.
Is R60.9 billable?
- Yes. R60.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R60.9 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R60.9 as a principal diagnosis.
Is R60.9 a CC or MCC?
- No. R60.9 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.