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R87.625

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Unsatisfactory cytologic smear of vagina

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

What This Code Means

A vaginal Pap smear sample that cannot be properly evaluated because it is of poor quality, contains excessive blood or mucus, or is otherwise inadequate for accurate analysis.

Coding Tips

  • •Similar to cervical unsatisfactory smears, document the reason for inadequacy when available
  • •A repeat vaginal smear will typically be recommended for proper screening

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└R87.625Unsatisfactory cytologic smear of vagina
└R87.625Unsatisfactory cytologic smear of vagina

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