R19.1Header code — not billable
Abnormal bowel sounds
- Chapter
- 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
- Category
- R19
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category R19
R19Oth symptoms and signs involving the dgstv sys and abdomenR19.0Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lumpR19.00Intra-abd and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unsp siteYesR19.01Right upper quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lumpYesR19.02Left upper quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lumpYesR19.03Right lower quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lumpYesR19.04Left lower quadrant abdominal swelling, mass and lumpYesR19.05Periumbilic swelling, mass or lumpYesR19.06Epigastric swelling, mass or lumpYesR19.07Generalized intra-abd and pelvic swelling, mass and lumpYesR19.09Other intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lumpYesR19.11Absent bowel soundsYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R19.1?
R19.1 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Abnormal bowel sounds.
Is R19.1 a billable code?
No. R19.1 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is R19.1 in?
R19.1 falls under Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
When did R19.1 become effective?
R19.1 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to R19.1?
R19.1 belongs to category R19, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.