R87.820
BillableCervical low risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A positive test result for low-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA detected in a cervical sample, which are generally associated with benign conditions like genital warts.
Coding Tips
- •Low-risk HPV types (such as HPV-6 and HPV-11) are less likely to cause cancer but may cause benign lesions
- •Document the specific HPV type if identified to support clinical management decisions
Code Hierarchy
└R87Abnormal findings in specimens from female genital organs└R87.8Other abnormal findings in specimens from female genital organs└R87.82Low risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive from female genital organs└R87.820Cervical low risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive
└R87.820Cervical low risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive