R88
Non-billableAbnormal findings in other body fluids and substances
Abnormal findings in other body fluids and substances
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
2
Coding Notes
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
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 (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal findings in other body fluids and substances?
The ICD-10-CM code for abnormal findings in other body fluids and substances is R88. The full clinical description is "Abnormal findings in other body fluids and substances". R88 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R88 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R88 represents “Abnormal findings in other body fluids and substances”. 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 R88 a billable code?
No, R88 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 R88.
What chapter is R88 in?
R88 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R88?
R88 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.
What are the subcategories under R88?
R88 has 2 child codes, including: R88.0 (Cloudy (hemodialysis) (peritoneal) dialysis effluent), R88.8 (Abnormal findings in other body fluids and substances).
What are the UMLS CUIs for R88?
R88 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2830568. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R88 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like abnormal findings in other body fluids and substances 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 R88?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for R88 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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