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R85

Non-billable

Abnormal findings in specimens from dgstv org/abd cav

Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

R83-R89

Child Codes

10

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • abnormal findings in peritoneal fluid
  • abnormal findings in saliva

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index
  • cloudy peritoneal dialysis effluent (R88.0)
  • fecal abnormalities (R19.5)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-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 diagnosis (R70-R79)
  • abnormal findings on examination of urine, without diagnosis (R80-R82)
  • abnormal tumor markers (R97.-)

Child Codes (10)

R85.0

Abn lev enzymes in specimens from dgstv org/abd cav

BillableR85.1

Abn lev hormones in specimens from dgstv org/abd cav

BillableR85.2

Abn lev drug/meds/biol subst in specmn fr dgstv org/abd cav

BillableR85.3

Abn lev substnc nonmed source in specmn fr dgstv org/abd cav

BillableR85.4

Abnormal immunolog findings in specmn from dgstv org/abd cav

BillableR85.5

Abn microbiolog findings in specmn from dgstv org/abd cav

BillableR85.6

Abnormal cytolog findings in specmn from dgstv org/abd cav

R85.7

Abnormal histolog findings in specmn from dgstv org/abd cav

BillableR85.8

Oth abnormal findings in specimens from dgstv org/abd cav

R85.9

Unsp abnormal finding in specimens from dgstv org/abd cav

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code R85?

ICD-10-CM code R85 represents "Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is R85 a billable code?

No, R85 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 R85.

What chapter is R85 in?

R85 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).

What codes cannot be used with R85?

R85 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; cloudy peritoneal dialysis effluent (R88.0); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under R85?

R85 has 10 child codes, including: R85.0 (Abn lev enzymes in specimens from dgstv org/abd cav), R85.1 (Abn lev hormones in specimens from dgstv org/abd cav), R85.2 (Abn lev drug/meds/biol subst in specmn fr dgstv org/abd cav), R85.3 (Abn lev substnc nonmed source in specmn fr dgstv org/abd cav), and 6 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for R85?

R85 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0476516, C0476351, C0476350. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.