R84
Non-billableAbnormal findings in specimens from resp org/thrx
Abnormal findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- abnormal findings in bronchial washings
- abnormal findings in nasal secretions
- abnormal findings in pleural fluid
- abnormal findings in sputum
- abnormal findings in throat scrapings
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index
- •blood-stained sputumR04.2
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
- •signs and symptoms of breast,N63, N64.5
- •abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosisR70-R79
- •abnormal findings on examination of urine, without diagnosisR80-R82
- •abnormal tumor markersR97
Child Codes (10)
R84.0Abnormal level of enzymes in specimens from resp org/thrx
R84.1Abnormal level of hormones in specimens from resp org/thrx
R84.2Abn lev drug/meds/biol subst in specimens from resp org/thrx
R84.3Abn lev substnc nonmed source in specmn from resp org/thrx
R84.4Abnormal immunolog findings in specimens from resp org/thrx
R84.5Abnormal microbiolog findings in specmn from resp org/thrx
R84.6Abnormal cytolog findings in specimens from resp org/thrx
R84.7Abnormal histolog findings in specimens from resp org/thrx
R84.8Oth abnormal findings in specimens from resp org/thrx
R84.9Unsp abnormal finding in specimens from resp org/thrx
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(16)
UMLS
- Abnormal findings in specimens from resp org/thrxC0476508
- Abnormal findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thoraxC0476508
- Unsp abnormal finding in specimens from resp org/thrxC0476508
- Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from respiratory organs and thoraxC0476508
- Abnormal sputumC0159054
- Abnormal sputum (finding)C0159054
- Abnormal sputum morphologyC0159054
- Sputum abnormalC0159054
- Sputum abnormal NOSC0159054
- Sputum examination: abnormalC0159054
- Sputum examination: abnormal (finding)C0159054
- abnormal findings in sputumC0159054
- abnormal findings in bronchial washingsC4290276
- abnormal findings in nasal secretionsC4290277
- abnormal findings in pleural fluidC4290278
- abnormal findings in throat scrapingsC4290279
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal findings in specimens from resp org/thrx?
The ICD-10-CM code for abnormal findings in specimens from resp org/thrx is R84. The full clinical description is "Abnormal findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax". R84 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R84 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R84 represents “Abnormal findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is R84 a billable code?
No, R84 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under R84.
What chapter is R84 in?
R84 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R84?
R84 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-); diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index; blood-stained sputum (R04.2).
What are the subcategories under R84?
R84 has 10 child codes, including: R84.0 (Abnormal level of enzymes in specimens from resp org/thrx), R84.1 (Abnormal level of hormones in specimens from resp org/thrx), R84.2 (Abn lev drug/meds/biol subst in specimens from resp org/thrx), R84.3 (Abn lev substnc nonmed source in specmn from resp org/thrx), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R84?
R84 is linked to 6 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0476508, C0159054, C4290276, C4290277, C4290278, and 1 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R84 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like abnormal findings in specimens from resp org/thrx affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of R84?
R84 maps to the ICD-11 code: MD40.Y (Other specified clinical findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax).
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