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
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
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 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
Code Classification
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
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities - See Also: Anomaly;
- cervix - R87.619
- thin preparation - R87.619
- specimen
- Atypical, atypism - See Also: condition;
- Dyskaryotic cervical smear - R87.619
- Findings, abnormal, inconclusive, without diagnosis - See Also: Abnormal;
- Papanicolaou cervix - R87.619
- Papanicolaou smear, cervix - Z12.4
- nonspecific abnormal finding - R87.619
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities
- Papanicolaou (smear)
- cervix
- Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities
- Papanicolaou (smear)
- cervix
- thin preparation
- Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities
- specimen
- female genital organs (secretions) (smears)
- cytology
- cervix
- Atypical, atypism
- cells (on cytolgocial smear) (endocervical) (endometrial) (glandular)
- cervix
- Dyskaryotic cervical smear
- Findings, abnormal, inconclusive, without diagnosis
- Papanicolaou cervix
- Papanicolaou smear, cervix
- nonspecific abnormal finding
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
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.
Code HistoryHistory
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 947, 948, with relative weights from 0.8005 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.
Footnotes
[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.
