R85.6
Non-billableAbnormal cytolog findings in specmn from dgstv org/abd cav
Abnormal cytological 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.
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)
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 (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Abnormal cytolog findings in specmn from dgstv org/abd cavC0476523
- Abnormal cytologic finding in specimen from digestive organ and abdominal cavityC0476523
- Abnormal cytologic finding in specimen from digestive organ and abdominal cavity (navigational concept)C0476523
- Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavityC0476523
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code R85.6?
ICD-10-CM code R85.6 represents "Abnormal cytological 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 R85.6 a billable code?
No, R85.6 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under R85.6.
What chapter is R85.6 in?
R85.6 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R85.6?
R85.6 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 R85.6?
R85.6 has 2 child codes, including: R85.61 (Abnormal cytologic smear of anus), R85.69 (Abn cytolog findings in specmn from oth dgstv org/abd cav).
What are the UMLS CUIs for R85.6?
R85.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0476523. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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