2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R87.619Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri

ICD-10-CM Codes›R00–R99›R83-R89›R87

ICD-10-CM R87.619
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

R87.619 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 795, 947 through 948. As a symptom code, it should not be used as a principal diagnosis once a related definitive diagnosis has been established. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Abnormal findings without diagnosis.

This medical diagnosis code is frequently used in OB/GYN medical specialties to designate conditions such abnormal female genital cytology.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
R87.619
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri
Short Description
Unsp abnormal cytolog findings in specmn from cervix uteri
Parent Code
R87.61
Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri

Code Classification

ChapterR00–R99Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
SectionR83-R89Abnormal findings on examination of other body fluids, substances and tissues, without diagnosis
CategoryR87Abnormal findings in specimens from female genital organs
This CodeR87.619Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Abnormal cervical Papanicolaou smear
  • Abnormal cervical Papanicolaou smear with human papillomavirus deoxyribonucleic acid detected
  • Abnormal cervical smear
  • Atypical endocervical cells on cervical Papanicolaou smear
  • Cannot exclude glandular neoplasia on cervical smear
  • Cervical smear - atrophic changes
  • Cervical smear - borderline changes
  • Cervical smear - herpes
  • Cervical smear - inflammatory change
  • Dysplasia on cervical smear
  • Human papillomavirus deoxyribonucleic acid detected

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Abnormal cervical cytology NOS
  • Abnormal Papanicolaou smear of cervix NOS
  • Abnormal thin preparation smear of cervix NOS
  • Atypical endocervical cells of cervix NOS
  • Atypical endometrial cells of cervix NOS
  • Atypical glandular cells of cervix NOS

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR SYM017
Abnormal findings without diagnosis
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Cervical Cancer Screening

Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cells of the cervix. The cervix is part of the female reproductive system. It is the lower, narrow end of the uterus (womb), which opens into the vagina (birth canal). Cervical cancer screening is an important part of routine health care for people who have a cervix.

The full article covers:

  • What is cervical cancer screening?
  • What tests screen for cervical cancer?
  • What are the possible benefits and harms of cervical cancer screening?
  • Should I be screened for cervical cancer?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert R87.619 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
795.4 Abn histologic find NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About R87.619Overview

Is R87.619 (Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does R87.619 group to?

When unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 795, 947, 948, with relative weights from 0.1998 to 1.2694 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can R87.619 be a principal diagnosis?

Use it with care. This is a symptom code, so once a definitive diagnosis explaining the unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri is established, that condition takes the principal position instead.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of R87.619?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri converts to ICD-9-CM 795.4 (abn histologic find NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.