ICD-10-CM Code R89.5
Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.R89.5 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
Coding Notes for R89.5 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Positive culture findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
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Code Type-1 Excludes:
Type-1 Excludes
Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here." - Colonization status - instead, use code Z22.-
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #947-948 - Signs and symptoms with MCC.
- DRG Group #947-948 - Signs and symptoms without MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Influenza A virus subtype H1 present (finding)
- Influenza A virus subtype H3 present (finding)
Coding Advice SNOMET-CT
- Consider additional code to identify specific condition or disease
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'R89.5 - Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code R89.5. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code R89.5 and a single ICD9 code, 792.9 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: R89 - Abnormal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues