ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal CT Abdomen(R93.5)
This diagnosis requires careful attention to:
Patient presented with [symptoms]. CT scan of abdomen revealed [describe findings].
Abnormal findings on CT scan of abdomen: [describe findings]. Further investigation needed.
No, R93.5 is specific to abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging, which includes CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasounds.
This code should be used when there are abnormal findings on a CT scan of the abdomen that do not have a clear diagnosis.