R89
Non-billableAbnormal findings in specimens from oth org/tiss
Abnormal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
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
10
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- abnormal findings in nipple discharge
- abnormal findings in synovial fluid
- abnormal findings in wound secretions
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 (10)
R89.0Abnormal level of enzymes in specimens from oth org/tiss
R89.1Abnormal level of hormones in specimens from oth org/tiss
R89.2Abn lev drug/meds/biol subst in specimens from oth org/tiss
R89.3Abn lev substnc nonmed source in specmn from oth org/tiss
R89.4Abnormal immunolog findings in specimens from oth org/tiss
R89.5Abnormal microbiolog findings in specimens from oth org/tiss
R89.6Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from oth org/tiss
R89.7Abnormal histolog findings in specimens from oth org/tiss
R89.8Oth abnormal findings in specimens from oth org/tiss
R89.9Unsp abnormal finding in specimens from oth org/tiss
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code R89?
ICD-10-CM code R89 represents "Abnormal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is R89 a billable code?
No, R89 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under R89.
What chapter is R89 in?
R89 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R89?
R89 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 R89?
R89 has 10 child codes, including: R89.0 (Abnormal level of enzymes in specimens from oth org/tiss), R89.1 (Abnormal level of hormones in specimens from oth org/tiss), R89.2 (Abn lev drug/meds/biol subst in specimens from oth org/tiss), R89.3 (Abn lev substnc nonmed source in specmn from oth org/tiss), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R89?
R89 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0495773, C4290285, C4290286, C4290287. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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