ICD-10-CM R87.6: Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from female genital organs

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R87.6

Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from female genital organs

Coding Notes & Guidelines for R87.6

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • abnormal cytological findings in specimens from other female genital organs (R87.69)
  • abnormal cytological findings in specimens from vagina (R87.62-)
  • carcinoma in situ of cervix uteri (histologically confirmed) (D06.-)
  • cervical intraepithelial neoplasia I [CIN I] (N87.0)
  • cervical intraepithelial neoplasia II [CIN II] (N87.1)
  • cervical intraepithelial neoplasia III [CIN III] (D06.-)
  • dysplasia (mild) (moderate) of cervix uteri (histologically confirmed) (N87.-)
  • severe dysplasia of cervix uteri (histologically confirmed) (D06.-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri (R87.61-)
  • abnormal cytological findings in specimens from other female genital organs (R87.69)
  • carcinoma in situ of vagina (histologically confirmed) (D07.2)
  • vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia I [VAIN I] (N89.0)
  • vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia II [VAIN II] (N89.1)
  • vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia III [VAIN III] (D07.2)
  • dysplasia (mild) (moderate) of vagina (histologically confirmed) (N89.-)
  • severe dysplasia of vagina (histologically confirmed) (D07.2)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

dysplasia of vulva (histologically confirmed) (N90.0-N90.3)

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • cervical high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive (R87.810)
  • cervical low risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive (R87.820)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • vaginal high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive (R87.811)
  • vaginal low risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive (R87.821)
Use Additional Code

code to identify acquired absence of uterus and cervix, if applicable (Z90.71-)

Inclusion Terms

Inadequate sample of cytologic smear of cervix

Inclusion Terms
  • Abnormal cervical cytology NOS
  • Abnormal Papanicolaou smear of cervix NOS
  • Abnormal thin preparation smear of cervix NOS
  • Atypical endocervial cells of cervix NOS
  • Atypical endometrial cells of cervix NOS
  • Atypical glandular cells of cervix NOS
Inclusion Terms

Inadequate sample of cytologic smear of vagina

Inclusion Terms
  • Abnormal Papanicolaou smear of vagina NOS
  • Abnormal thin preparation smear of vagina NOS
  • Abnormal vaginal cytology NOS
  • Atypical endocervical cells of vagina NOS
  • Atypical endometrial cells of vagina NOS
  • Atypical glandular cells of vagina NOS
Inclusion Terms

Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from female genital organs NOS

Parent Code (Less Specific):

R87 - Abnormal findings in specimens from female genital organs

About ICD-10-CM Code R87.6 (Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from female genital organs)

ICD-10-CM code R87.6 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 R87.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R87.6 - Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from female genital organs. 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 cytological findings in specimens from female genital organs.