R21Billable
Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
- Chapter
- 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
- Category
- R21
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R21?
R21 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption.
Is R21 a billable code?
Yes. R21 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is R21 in?
R21 falls under Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
When did R21 become effective?
R21 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.