Abnormal findings in specimens from male genital organs (R86)
ICD-10 code R86 is used for documenting abnormal findings specifically identified in specimens taken from male genital organs. These codes capture various unusual test results without assigning a specific diagnosis.
This section includes several detailed subcodes: R86.0 notes abnormal enzyme levels, while R86.1 and R86.2 cover abnormal hormone levels and drugs or biological substances in male genital samples, respectively. R86.3 covers nonmedicinal abnormalities, and R86.4 addresses abnormal immunological findings; sometimes referred to as "abnormal immunological finding in specimen from male genital organ." Microbiological abnormalities, including culture detection of organisms (like those noted as "organism isolated in penile swab by culture"), fall under R86.5. Cytological issues, including various sperm abnormalities and semen exam findings such as low sperm count or motility, align with R86.6. Histological abnormalities; like teratozoospermia or abnormal tissue margins involved by tumor; are coded as R86.7. The code R86.8 is assigned to other unusual semen examination findings, including low fertility or abnormal semen volume. When the abnormality is unspecified, R86.9 is used.
In practical terms, the ICD-10 code for abnormal findings in specimens from male genital organs helps healthcare professionals and coders report a wide range of laboratory test abnormalities related to male reproductive health without having to specify an exact diagnosis, supporting careful clinical documentation and follow-up.
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00–R99)
Abnormal findings on examination of other body fluids, substances and tissues, without diagnosis (R83-R89)
R86 Abnormal findings in specimens from male genital organs
- 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
Abnormal findings in specimens from male genital organs (R86)
Instructional Notations
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.
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Asthenozoospermia
A condition in which the percentage of motile sperm is abnormally low.
Teratozoospermia
Conditions in which sperm show abnormal morphology.
