ICD-10-CM R84: Abnormal findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R84

Abnormal findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax

Coding Notes & Guidelines for R84

Includes Notes
  • abnormal findings in bronchial washings
  • abnormal findings in nasal secretions
  • abnormal findings in pleural fluid
  • abnormal findings in sputum
  • abnormal findings in throat scrapings
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

blood-stained sputum (R04.2)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

colonization status (Z22.-)

Inclusion Terms

Positive culture findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax

Inclusion Terms

Abnormal chromosomal findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for R84):

R84.0 - Abnormal level of enzymes in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax R84.1 - Abnormal level of hormones in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax R84.2 - Abnormal level of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax R84.3 - Abnormal level of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax R84.4 - Abnormal immunological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax R84.5 - Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax R84.6 - Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax R84.7 - Abnormal histological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax R84.8 - Other abnormal findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax R84.9 - Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax

About ICD-10-CM Code R84 (Abnormal findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax)

ICD-10-CM code R84 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 R84 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R84 - Abnormal findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax. 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 specimens from respiratory organs and thorax.