Index to Diseases and Injuries
Ascites (abdominal)
Index code:R18.8
- cardiac I50.810 — see also Failure, heart, right
- chylous (nonfilarial) I89.8
- filarial — see Infestation, filarial
- due to
- cirrhosis, alcoholic K70.31
- hepatitis — see also Hepatitis
- alcoholic K70.11
- chronic active K73.2 — see also Hepatitis, chronic active
- with toxic liver disease K71.51
- S. japonicum B65.2
- heart I50.810 — see also Failure, heart, right
- malignant R18.0
- pseudochylous R18.8
- syphilitic A52.74
- tuberculous A18.31
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Frequently asked questions
What is the ICD-10-CM code for Ascites?
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index directs "Ascites" to R18.8. Subterms below it may lead to a more specific code. Always confirm the code in the Tabular List before assigning it.
ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries maintained by CDC/NCHS (public domain), from the CMS FY2027 release.