R97

Non-billable

Abnormal tumor markers

Abnormal tumor markers

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

R97-R97

Child Codes

4

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Elevated tumor associated antigens [TAA]
  • Elevated tumor specific antigens [TSA]

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)

Child Codes (4)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code R97?

ICD-10-CM code R97 represents "Abnormal tumor markers". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is R97 a billable code?

No, R97 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under R97.

What chapter is R97 in?

R97 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).

What are the subcategories under R97?

R97 has 4 child codes, including: R97.0 (Elevated carcinoembryonic antigen [CEA]), R97.1 (Elevated cancer antigen 125 [CA 125]), R97.2 (Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]), R97.8 (Other abnormal tumor markers).

What are the UMLS CUIs for R97?

R97 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1719651, C1719731, C1719652. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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