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 2026, 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
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the R86 range.
Asthenozoospermia
A condition in which the percentage of motile sperm is abnormally low.
Teratozoospermia
Conditions in which sperm show abnormal morphology.
About the R86 Code Range
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.
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, 2025 through September 30, 2026. 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 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
