2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R87.629Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from vagina
ICD-10-CM Codes›R00–R99›R83-R89›R87
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
R87.629 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from vagina. 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. Coders also document this condition as abnormal vaginal Papanicolaou smear. 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.
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Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Abnormal vaginal Papanicolaou smear
- Atypical endocervical cells on vaginal Papanicolaou smear
- Vaginal vault smear abnormal
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
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
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
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Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities See Also: Anomaly;
vagina R87.629
thin preparation R87.629
Atypical, atypism See Also: condition;
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Convert R87.629 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About R87.629Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from vagina?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from vagina is R87.629 (sometimes written as R87629). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Is R87.629 (Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from vagina) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from vagina on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does R87.629 group to?
When unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from vagina 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 R87.629 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 vagina is established, that condition takes the principal position instead.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of R87.629?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from vagina converts to ICD-9-CM 795.4 (abn histologic find NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
