R87.62
Non-billableAbnormal cytological findings in specimens from vagina
Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from vagina
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 secretion and smears from cervix uteri
- abnormal findings in secretion and smears from vagina
- abnormal findings in secretion and smears from vulva
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
- abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri (R87.61-)
- abnormal cytological findings in specimens from other female genital organs (R87.69)
- carcinoma in situ of vagina (histologically confirmed) (D07.2)
- vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia I [VAIN I] (N89.0)
- vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia II [VAIN II] (N89.1)
- vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia III [VAIN III] (D07.2)
- dysplasia (mild) (moderate) of vagina (histologically confirmed) (N89.-)
- severe dysplasia of vagina (histologically confirmed) (D07.2)
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.-)
- vaginal high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive (R87.811)
- vaginal low risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive (R87.821)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify acquired absence of uterus and cervix, if applicable (Z90.71-)
Child Codes (8)
R87.620Atyp squam cell of undet signfc cyto smr vagn (ASC-US)
R87.621Atyp squam cell not excl hi grd intrepith lesn cyto smr vagn
R87.622Low grade intrepith lesion cyto smr vagn (LGSIL)
R87.623High grade intrepith lesion cyto smr vagn (HGSIL)
R87.624Cytologic evidence of malignancy on smear of vagina
R87.625Unsatisfactory cytologic smear of vagina
R87.628Other abnormal cytological findings on specimens from vagina
R87.629Unsp abnormal cytological findings in specimens from vagina
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code R87.62?
ICD-10-CM code R87.62 represents "Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from vagina". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is R87.62 a billable code?
No, R87.62 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under R87.62.
What chapter is R87.62 in?
R87.62 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R87.62?
R87.62 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; abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri (R87.61-); and 7 more.
What are the subcategories under R87.62?
R87.62 has 8 child codes, including: R87.620 (Atyp squam cell of undet signfc cyto smr vagn (ASC-US)), R87.621 (Atyp squam cell not excl hi grd intrepith lesn cyto smr vagn), R87.622 (Low grade intrepith lesion cyto smr vagn (LGSIL)), R87.623 (High grade intrepith lesion cyto smr vagn (HGSIL)), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with R87.62?
Yes, when using R87.62 you should also code: code to identify acquired absence of uterus and cervix, if applicable (Z90.71-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for R87.62?
R87.62 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2830548. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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