R87.6
Non-billableAbn cytolog findings in specmn from female genital organs
Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from female genital organs
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 secretion and smears from cervix uteri
- abnormal findings in secretion and smears from vagina
- abnormal findings in secretion and smears from vulva
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
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
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(9)
R87.0Abn lev enzymes in specimens from female genital organs
R87.1Abn lev hormones in specimens from female genital organs
R87.2Abn lev drug/meds/biol subst in specmn from fem gntl organs
R87.3Abn lev substnc nonmed source in specmn from fem gntl organs
R87.4Abn immunolog findings in specmn from female genital organs
R87.5Abn microbiolog find in specmn from female genital organs
R87.7Abn histolog findings in specmn from female genital organs
R87.8Oth abnormal findings in specmn from female genital organs
R87.9Unsp abnormal finding in specmn from female genital organs
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(5)
UMLS
- Abn cytolog findings in specmn from female genital organsC0558782
- Abnormal cytological finding in specimen from female genital organC0558782
- Abnormal cytological finding in specimen from female genital organ (finding)C0558782
- Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from female genital organsC0558782
- Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from female genital organs NOSC0558782
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for abn cytolog findings in specmn from female genital organs?
The ICD-10-CM code for abn cytolog findings in specmn from female genital organs is R87.6. The full clinical description is "Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from female genital organs". R87.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R87.6 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R87.6 represents “Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from female genital organs”. 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 R87.6 a billable code?
No, R87.6 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under R87.6.
What chapter is R87.6 in?
R87.6 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R87.6?
R87.6 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 are the subcategories under R87.6?
R87.6 has 3 child codes, including: R87.61 (Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri), R87.62 (Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from vagina), R87.69 (Abn cytolog find in specmn from oth female genital organs).
What are the UMLS CUIs for R87.6?
R87.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0558782. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R87.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like abn cytolog findings in specmn from female genital organs 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 R87.6?
R87.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: MF66.Z (Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from female genital organs, unspecified).
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