R85.3
BillableAbnormal level of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Laboratory test results from digestive system samples showing abnormal levels of non-medicinal substances such as toxins, chemicals, or environmental contaminants.
Coding Tips
- •Use when non-drug substances are detected in GI or abdominal specimens
- •Document the specific substance type when possible for clarity
Code Hierarchy
└R85Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity└R85.3Abnormal level of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity
└R85.3Abnormal level of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity