R97
Non-billableAbnormal 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 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
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal tumor markers?
The ICD-10-CM code for abnormal tumor markers is R97. The full clinical description is "Abnormal tumor markers". R97 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R97 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R97 represents “Abnormal tumor markers”. 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 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.
How does R97 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like abnormal tumor markers 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 R97?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for R97 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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