2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R87.89Other abnormal findings in specimens from female genital organs

ICD-10-CM Codes›R00–R99›R83-R89›R87

ICD-10-CM R87.89
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

R87.89 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other abnormal findings in specimens from female genital organs. 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.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
R87.89
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other abnormal findings in specimens from female genital organs
Short Description
Oth abnormal findings in specmn from female genital organs
Parent Code
R87.8
Other abnormal findings in specimens from female genital organs

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 CodeR87.89Other abnormal findings in specimens from female genital organs

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Abnormal vaginal Papanicolaou smear
  • Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on vaginal Papanicolaou smear
  • Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on vaginal Papanicolaou smear with human papillomavirus deoxyribonucleic acid detected
  • Color of lochia - finding
  • Human papillomavirus deoxyribonucleic acid detected
  • Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on vaginal Papanicolaou smear
  • Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on vaginal Papanicolaou smear with human papillomavirus deoxyribonucleic acid detected
  • Red or brown-green tinged lochia
  • Red-green tinged lochia
  • Rupture of amniotic membrane detected by nitrazine yellow test
  • White or yellow-green tinged lochia

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Inclusion Terms

  • Abnormal chromosomal findings in specimens from female genital organs

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities
      • chromosome, chromosomal
        • analysis result
          • cervix uteri NEC
    • Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities
      • chromosome, chromosomal
        • analysis result
          • vagina
    • Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities
      • chromosome, chromosomal
        • analysis result
          • vulva
    • Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities
      • specimen
        • female genital organs (secretions) (smears)
          • specified type NEC

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

Convert R87.89 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
792.9 Abn find-body subst 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 R87.89Overview

Is R87.89 a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does R87.89 group to?

When other abnormal findings in specimens from female genital organs 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 R87.89 be a principal diagnosis?

Use it with care. This is a symptom code, so once a definitive diagnosis explaining the other abnormal findings in specimens from female genital organs is established, that condition takes the principal position instead.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of R87.89?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other abnormal findings in specimens from female genital organs converts to ICD-9-CM 792.9 (abn find-body subst 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.