R89.9

Billable

Unsp abnormal finding in specimens from oth org/tiss

Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

R83-R89

Parent Code

R89

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.-)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code R89.9?

ICD-10-CM code R89.9 represents "Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is R89.9 a billable code?

Yes, R89.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is R89.9 in?

R89.9 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).

What codes cannot be used with R89.9?

R89.9 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 SNOMED CT codes does R89.9 map to?

R89.9 maps to 18 SNOMED CT concepts: 168101009, 168096009, 125386007, 365824003, 165325009, and 13 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for R89.9?

R89.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2830576. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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