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R85.81

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Anal high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A test of anal tissue shows the presence of high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV), which are associated with increased cancer risk.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific HPV type(s) identified when available for risk stratification and follow-up planning
  • •High-risk HPV findings typically warrant closer surveillance or additional diagnostic procedures

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • anogenital warts due to human papillomavirus (HPV) (A63.0)
  • condyloma acuminatum (A63.0)

Code Hierarchy

└R85Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity└R85.8Other abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity└R85.81Anal high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive
└R85.81Anal high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive

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