R85.61
Non-billableAbnormal cytologic smear of anus
Abnormal cytologic smear of anus
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- abnormal findings in peritoneal fluid
- abnormal findings in saliva
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index
- •cloudy peritoneal dialysis effluentR88.0
- •fecal abnormalitiesR19.5
- •abnormal cytological findings in specimens from other digestive organs and abdominal cavityR85.69
- •carcinoma in situ of anus (histologically confirmed)D01.3
- •anal intraepithelial neoplasia I [AIN I]K62.82
- •anal intraepithelial neoplasia II [AIN II]K62.82
- •anal intraepithelial neoplasia III [AIN III]D01.3
- •dysplasia (mild) (moderate) of anus (histologically confirmed)K62.82
- •severe dysplasia of anus (histologically confirmed)D01.3
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
- •abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosisR70-R79
- •abnormal findings on examination of urine, without diagnosisR80-R82
- •abnormal tumor markersR97
- •anal high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positiveR85.81
- •anal low risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positiveR85.82
Child Codes (9)
R85.610Atyp squam cell of undet signfc cyto smr anus (ASC-US)
R85.611Atyp squam cell not excl hi grd intrepith lesn cyto smr anus
R85.612Low grade intrepith lesion cyto smr anus (LGSIL)
R85.613High grade intrepith lesion cyto smr anus (HGSIL)
R85.614Cytologic evidence of malignancy on smear of anus
R85.615Unsatisfactory cytologic smear of anus
R85.616Satisfactory anal smear but lacking transformation zone
R85.618Other abnormal cytological findings on specimens from anus
R85.619Unsp abnormal cytological findings in specimens from anus
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal cytologic smear of anus?
The ICD-10-CM code for abnormal cytologic smear of anus is R85.61. The full clinical description is "Abnormal cytologic smear of anus". R85.61 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R85.61 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R85.61 represents “Abnormal cytologic smear of anus”. 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 R85.61 a billable code?
No, R85.61 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under R85.61.
What chapter is R85.61 in?
R85.61 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R85.61?
R85.61 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; cloudy peritoneal dialysis effluent (R88.0); and 8 more.
What are the subcategories under R85.61?
R85.61 has 9 child codes, including: R85.610 (Atyp squam cell of undet signfc cyto smr anus (ASC-US)), R85.611 (Atyp squam cell not excl hi grd intrepith lesn cyto smr anus), R85.612 (Low grade intrepith lesion cyto smr anus (LGSIL)), R85.613 (High grade intrepith lesion cyto smr anus (HGSIL)), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R85.61?
R85.61 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2830510. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R85.61 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like abnormal cytologic smear of anus 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 R85.61?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for R85.61 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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