R84.8

Billable

Oth abnormal findings in specimens from resp org/thrx

Other abnormal findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

R83-R89

Parent Code

R84

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Abnormal chromosomal findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • abnormal findings in bronchial washings
  • abnormal findings in nasal secretions
  • abnormal findings in pleural fluid
  • abnormal findings in sputum
  • abnormal findings in throat scrapings

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Related Codes(9)
R84.0

Abnormal level of enzymes in specimens from resp org/thrx

BillableR84.1

Abnormal level of hormones in specimens from resp org/thrx

BillableR84.2

Abn lev drug/meds/biol subst in specimens from resp org/thrx

BillableR84.3

Abn lev substnc nonmed source in specmn from resp org/thrx

BillableR84.4

Abnormal immunolog findings in specimens from resp org/thrx

BillableR84.5

Abnormal microbiolog findings in specmn from resp org/thrx

BillableR84.6

Abnormal cytolog findings in specimens from resp org/thrx

BillableR84.7

Abnormal histolog findings in specimens from resp org/thrx

BillableR84.9

Unsp abnormal finding in specimens from resp org/thrx

Billable
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

MD40.YOther specified clinical findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thoraxequivalentPrimary
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(50)

SNOMED CT

UMLS

Clinical Terms

  • Pleural fluid specific gravity - finding
  • Pleural fluid purulent
  • Pleural fluid protein content - finding
  • Increase of specific gravity
  • Pleural fluid turbid
  • Finding of pleural fluid protein content
  • Pleural fluid protein content
  • Specific gravity in pleural fluid above reference range
  • Pleural fluid SG raised
  • Pleural fluid bloodstained
  • Specific gravity - finding
  • Specific gravity
  • Specific gravity above reference range
  • Pleural fluid protein above reference range
  • Pleural fluid cloudy
  • Finding of pleural fluid appearance
  • Pleural fluid albumin above reference range
  • Finding of pleural fluid specific gravity
  • Abnormal chromosomal findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax
  • Pleural fluid appearance - finding
  • Pleural fluid albumin raised
  • Pleural fluid protein raised
  • Finding of specific gravity
  • Pleural fluid specific gravity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth abnormal findings in specimens from resp org/thrx?

The ICD-10-CM code for oth abnormal findings in specimens from resp org/thrx is R84.8. The full clinical description is "Other abnormal findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax". R84.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code R84.8 mean?

ICD-10-CM code R84.8 represents “Other abnormal findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is R84.8 a billable code?

Yes, R84.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is R84.8 in?

R84.8 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).

What codes cannot be used with R84.8?

R84.8 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; blood-stained sputum (R04.2).

What SNOMED CT codes does R84.8 map to?

R84.8 maps to 12 SNOMED CT concepts: 365664001, 365654005, 365829008, 365828000, 55759009, and 7 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for R84.8?

R84.8 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2830507, C0478173. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does R84.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like oth abnormal findings in specimens from resp org/thrx 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 R84.8?

R84.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: MD40.Y (Other specified clinical findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax).

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.