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ICD-10-CM Code for Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from female genital organs R87.9

ICD-10 code R87.9 for Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from female genital organs is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .

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Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from female genital organs

R87

Includes: 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

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Recent Pathology Denial Trends
Hi Pathology Colleagues, I wanted to address a few recent denials I am seeing and alert you so that together, we can be proactive coding these scenarios. First, you receive the EOB (Explanation of B... [ Read More ]
Question: Screening Labs
Hi Rhonda? This screening depends on what lab test is being done and reason from provider. . DX Z00 is more of physical. I'd be detailed if I were you 2. Let me give you some examples but it depends o... [ Read More ]
Repeat pap screening
[QUOTE="csperoni, post: 510068, member: 164618"] R87.615 is appropriate in this setting in my opinion. I would consider changing the ORDER of the codes, but would not be OK removing R87.615. What CP... [ Read More ]
Repeat pap screening
R87.615 is appropriate in this setting in my opinion. I would consider changing the ORDER of the codes, but would not be OK removing R87.615. What CPT exactly are you billing for? The visit? The ... [ Read More ]
Repeat pap screening
Hi everyone, I need a bit of guidance. A patient came in for a repeat pap screening due to inadequate sample. We billed using dx: 1.R87.615 2.Z12.4 Blue Cross did pay, however, applied a $20 copay. P... [ Read More ]
RNA versus DNA
If the physician states RNA positive for a cervical cancer patient, may I use R87.820 "HPV DNA test positive"? Her dictation states RNA positive and the pathology supports RNA positive. If not, what... [ Read More ]
R87.820 for RNA+
May I use R87.820 HPV DNA test positive for an RNA test positive for a cervical cancer patient?... [ Read More ]
Documentation requirements
I don't think you will find such a document as the provider is NOT required to attach dx codes, other than perhaps office policy. The provider needs to indicate the diagnosis, but not the codes. Man... [ Read More ]
HPV Positive ICD-10 code
C80.1 Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified C77.0 Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck for the malignant cervical nodes For the HPV+ as long as it is ... [ Read More ]
Aetna DNYs low testosterone ICD code for females. What then?
The only code I found that came close to equivalent is R87.1. I don't know where else to turn here, please help.... [ Read More ]
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