R87.623
BillableHigh grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of vagina (HGSIL)
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 high-grade precancerous changes in squamous cells (HGSIL), indicating significant abnormalities with substantial risk of progression to cancer if untreated.
Coding Tips
- •HGSIL findings require colposcopy with biopsy for confirmation and treatment planning
- •This is a more serious finding that demands prompt referral and follow-up
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└R87.623High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of vagina (HGSIL)
└R87.623High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of vagina (HGSIL)