ICD-10-CM R89: Abnormal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R89

Abnormal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues

Coding Notes & Guidelines for R89

Includes Notes
  • abnormal findings in nipple discharge
  • abnormal findings in synovial fluid
  • abnormal findings in wound secretions
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

colonization status (Z22.-)

Inclusion Terms

Positive culture findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues

Inclusion Terms

Abnormal chromosomal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for R89):

R89.0 - Abnormal level of enzymes in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues R89.1 - Abnormal level of hormones in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues R89.2 - Abnormal level of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues R89.3 - Abnormal level of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues R89.4 - Abnormal immunological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues R89.5 - Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues R89.6 - Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues R89.7 - Abnormal histological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues R89.8 - Other abnormal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues R89.9 - Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues

About ICD-10-CM Code R89 (Abnormal findings in specimens from other organs)

ICD-10-CM code R89 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 R89 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R89 - Abnormal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues. 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 other organs related to systems and tissues.