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 mother (O28.-)
- 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 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code R88?
ICD-10-CM code R88 represents "Abnormal findings in other body fluids and substances". It 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.
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