R87.610
BillableAtypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of cervix (ASC-US)
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A cervical cancer screening test (Pap smear) shows atypical cells that cannot be clearly classified and may require follow-up testing.
Coding Tips
- •ASC-US is the most common abnormal Pap result and typically requires HPV testing or repeat cytology
- •Document any reflex HPV testing results performed
Code Hierarchy
└R87Abnormal findings in specimens from female genital organs└R87.6Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from female genital organs└R87.61Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri└R87.610Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of cervix (ASC-US)
└R87.610Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of cervix (ASC-US)