R85.69

Billable

Abn cytolog findings in specmn from oth dgstv org/abd cav

Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from other digestive organs and abdominal cavity

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

R83-R89

Parent Code

R85.6

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.-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for abn cytolog findings in specmn from oth dgstv org/abd cav?

The ICD-10-CM code for abn cytolog findings in specmn from oth dgstv org/abd cav is R85.69. The full clinical description is "Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from other digestive organs and abdominal cavity". R85.69 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code R85.69 mean?

ICD-10-CM code R85.69 represents "Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from other digestive organs and abdominal cavity". It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is R85.69 a billable code?

Yes, R85.69 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is R85.69 in?

R85.69 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).

What codes cannot be used with R85.69?

R85.69 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 SNOMED CT codes does R85.69 map to?

R85.69 maps to 5 SNOMED CT concepts: 168011000, 168023006, 168022001, 1141834001, 442768008. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for R85.69?

R85.69 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2830522. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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