icd 10 code for abnormal pap smear of cervix

by Reginald Lind 4 min read

R87.619 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Unsp abnormal cytolog findings in specmn from cervix uteri.

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What causes an abnormal Pap smear?

Abnormal finding on pap, cytologic evidence of malignancy; Cytologic evidence of malignancy on cervical papanicolaou smear. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R87.614. Cytologic evidence of malignancy on smear of cervix. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code.

How to deal with an abnormal Pap smear?

Oct 01, 2021 · Abnormal cervical papanicolaou smear Atypical glandular cells on cervical papanicolaou smear Cervical smear - endocervical cells present ICD-10-CM R87.619 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v39.0): 795 Normal newborn 947 Signs and symptoms with mcc 948 Signs and symptoms without mcc Convert R87.619 to ICD-9-CM Code …

What to do if you have an abnormal Pap smear?

Abnormal finding on pap, cytologic evidence of malignancy; Cytologic evidence of malignancy on cervical papanicolaou smear. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R87.614. Cytologic evidence of malignancy on smear of cervix. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code.

Does Pap smear detect abnormal changes in cervix?

The ICD-10-CM code R87.619 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like abnormal cervical papanicolaou smear, abnormal cervical papanicolaou smear with positive human papillomavirus deoxyribonucleic acid test, abnormal cervical smear, atypical endocervical cells on cervical papanicolaou smear, cannot exclude glandular neoplasia on cervical smear , cervical …

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Zero In on R87.61- Subcategory

When the provider repeats a Pap smear because of an inadequate sample or abnormal results, you’ll report a code from R87.61- Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri.

Look Elsewhere for These Diagnoses

There’s an impressive list of Excludes1 and Excludes2 notes at the R87.61- level, meaning the list applies to all codes in that subcategory.

Know Which Code to Use for Inadequate Sample

Subcategory R87.61- has a lot of codes, so don’t miss two slightly different ones in the middle:

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