R89.9
BillableUnsp abnormal finding in specimens from oth org/tiss
Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- abnormal findings in nipple discharge
- abnormal findings in synovial fluid
- abnormal findings in wound secretions
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
Related Codes(9)
R89.0Abnormal level of enzymes in specimens from oth org/tiss
R89.1Abnormal level of hormones in specimens from oth org/tiss
R89.2Abn lev drug/meds/biol subst in specimens from oth org/tiss
R89.3Abn lev substnc nonmed source in specmn from oth org/tiss
R89.4Abnormal immunolog findings in specimens from oth org/tiss
R89.5Abnormal microbiolog findings in specimens from oth org/tiss
R89.6Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from oth org/tiss
R89.7Abnormal histolog findings in specimens from oth org/tiss
R89.8Oth abnormal findings in specimens from oth org/tiss
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(58)
SNOMED CT
- Problem, abnormal test29968005
- Abnormal electron microscopy findings125386007
- Fine structure alteration125386007
- Surgical biopsy abnormal165132006
- Surgical biopsy result abnormal165132006
- Biopsy result abnormal165325009
- Laboratory test result abnormal165346000
- Synovial fluid examination - abnormal167863008
- Synovial fluid: abnormal content167899003
- Bone marrow examination abnormal167911000
- Abnormal amniotic fluid microscopy168096009
- Amniotic fluid microscopy abnormal168096009
- Abnormal amniotic fluid chemistry168101009
- Amniotic fluid chemistry outside reference range168101009
- Amniotic fluid chemistry: abnormal168101009
- Sample examination: abnormal168125001
- Specimen examination: abnormal168125001
- General pathology168393006
- Gross pathology168455000
- Finding of synovial fluid composition365711009
- Synovial fluid composition - finding365711009
- Amniotic fluid chemistry365824003
- Amniotic fluid chemistry - finding365824003
- Finding of amniotic fluid chemistry365824003
- Measurement finding outside reference range442096005
- Kidney biopsy result abnormal719025001
- Renal biopsy result abnormal719025001
- Increased reticulin in bone marrow1264469002
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Bone marrow examination abnormal
- Specimen examination: abnormal
- Kidney biopsy result abnormal
- Finding of synovial fluid composition
- Synovial fluid: abnormal content
- General pathology
- Amniotic fluid chemistry
- Finding of amniotic fluid chemistry
- Abnormal amniotic fluid chemistry
- Laboratory test result abnormal
- Fine structure alteration
- Amniotic fluid microscopy abnormal
- Measurement finding outside reference range
- Abnormal electron microscopy findings
- Renal biopsy result abnormal
- Abnormal amniotic fluid microscopy
- Synovial fluid composition - finding
- Problem, abnormal test
- Synovial fluid examination - abnormal
- Amniotic fluid chemistry outside reference range
- Biopsy result abnormal
- Increased reticulin in bone marrow
- Amniotic fluid chemistry: abnormal
- Surgical biopsy result abnormal
- Surgical biopsy abnormal
- Gross pathology
- Amniotic fluid chemistry - finding
- Sample examination: abnormal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp abnormal finding in specimens from oth org/tiss?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsp abnormal finding in specimens from oth org/tiss is R89.9. The full clinical description is "Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues". R89.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code R89.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R89.9 represents “Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues”. 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 R89.9 a billable code?
Yes, R89.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is R89.9 in?
R89.9 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R89.9?
R89.9 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 SNOMED CT codes does R89.9 map to?
R89.9 maps to 18 SNOMED CT concepts: 168101009, 168096009, 125386007, 365824003, 165325009, and 13 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R89.9?
R89.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2830576. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R89.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unsp abnormal finding in specimens from oth org/tiss 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 R89.9?
R89.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: MG6Y (Other specified clinical findings in specimens from other specified organs, systems and tissues).
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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.