Abnormal findings in specimens from male genital organs (R86) ICD-10-CM
The R86 code range covers abnormal findings in specimens from male genital organs with 11 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 10 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- abnormal findings in prostatic secretions
- abnormal findings in semen, seminal fluid
- abnormal spermatozoa
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Codes in the R86 Range 11 codes · 10 billable
- R86 Abnormal findings in specimens from male genital organsNon-billable
- R86.0 Abnormal level of enzymes in specimens from male genital organs
- R86.1 Abnormal level of hormones in specimens from male genital organs
- R86.2 Abnormal level of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances in specimens from male genital organs
- R86.3 Abnormal level of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source in specimens from male genital organs
- R86.4 Abnormal immunological findings in specimens from male genital organs
- R86.5 Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from male genital organs
- R86.6 Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from male genital organs
- R86.7 Abnormal histological findings in specimens from male genital organs
- R86.8 Other abnormal findings in specimens from male genital organs
- R86.9 Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from male genital organs
About the R86 Code Range
A semen exam may show an abnormal result without establishing a diagnosis. This category groups such findings from specimens taken from male genital organs.
Its subdivisions distinguish abnormal levels of enzymes, hormones, drugs, biological substances, and substances chiefly from nonmedicinal sources. Other subdivisions distinguish immune findings, findings involving microorganisms, cell findings, and tissue findings. Separate subdivisions cover other abnormal findings and findings that are unspecified.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the R86 range?
Of the 11 codes in this range, 10 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the R86 range classify?
The range classifies abnormal findings in specimens from male genital organs. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
