R87.620
BillableAtypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of vagina (ASC-US)
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A vaginal Pap smear showing atypical squamous cells that cannot be definitively classified as normal or abnormal (ASC-US), representing a borderline finding that requires clinical correlation.
Coding Tips
- •ASC-US is one of the most common abnormal Pap findings and typically requires HPV testing or repeat cytology for management
- •Document the HPV test result if available, as it guides clinical decision-making
Code Hierarchy
└R87Abnormal findings in specimens from female genital organs└R87.6Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from female genital organs└R87.62Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from vagina└R87.620Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of vagina (ASC-US)
└R87.620Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of vagina (ASC-US)