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R85.9

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Unspecified abnormal finding 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

A tissue sample from the digestive system or abdominal area shows an abnormal result, but the specific type of abnormality is not specified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a catch-all code; query the provider for more specific findings whenever possible to improve coding accuracy
  • •Use only when the pathology report does not provide sufficient detail for more specific coding

Code Hierarchy

└R85Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity└R85.9Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity
└R85.9Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity

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