ICD-10-CM R83: Abnormal findings in cerebrospinal fluid

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R83

Abnormal findings in cerebrospinal fluid

Coding Notes & Guidelines for R83

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

colonization status (Z22.-)

Inclusion Terms

Positive culture findings in cerebrospinal fluid

Inclusion Terms

Abnormal chromosomal findings in cerebrospinal fluid

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for R83):

R83.0 - Abnormal level of enzymes in cerebrospinal fluid R83.1 - Abnormal level of hormones in cerebrospinal fluid R83.2 - Abnormal level of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances in cerebrospinal fluid R83.3 - Abnormal level of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source in cerebrospinal fluid R83.4 - Abnormal immunological findings in cerebrospinal fluid R83.5 - Abnormal microbiological findings in cerebrospinal fluid R83.6 - Abnormal cytological findings in cerebrospinal fluid R83.8 - Other abnormal findings in cerebrospinal fluid R83.9 - Unspecified abnormal finding in cerebrospinal fluid

About ICD-10-CM Code R83 (Abnormal findings in cerebrospinal fluid)

ICD-10-CM code R83 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R83 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R83 - Abnormal findings in cerebrospinal fluid. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Abnormal findings in cerebrospinal fluid.