Abnormal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
ICD-10 R89 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of abnormal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues.
The ICD-10 Level 1 Category code R89 pertains to abnormal findings in specimens derived from various organs, systems, and tissues. This category encompasses a wide range of conditions that may not have a specific diagnosis but indicate the presence of an abnormality that requires further investigation. Such findings can arise from laboratory tests, biopsies, or other diagnostic procedures, and may include issues like abnormal cell counts, unusual tissue morphology, or unexpected biochemical markers. Clinically, these findings can guide healthcare providers in determining the need for additional diagnostic workup or monitoring, thereby playing a crucial role in patient management.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
R89 includes abnormal findings from laboratory tests, biopsies, and other diagnostic specimens that do not fit into a more specific diagnosis. This may involve atypical results in blood tests, tissue samples, or other bodily fluids.
R89 codes should be used when a specimen shows abnormal findings that require further investigation but do not yet have a definitive diagnosis. It is essential to document the context of these findings to support the use of this code.
Documentation should include the details of the abnormal findings, the context in which they were discovered, any follow-up actions taken, and the rationale for further diagnostic testing or monitoring.
