R87.3 – Abnormal level of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source in specimens from female genital organs

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Abnormal findings on examination of other body fluids, substances and tissues, without diagnosis

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R87.3

Code: R87.3 (claims format: R873)
Description: Abnormal level of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source in specimens from female genital organs
Short description: Abn lev substnc nonmed source in specmn from fem gntl organs
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Block: R83-R89 Abnormal findings on examination of other body fluids, substances and tissues, without diagnosis
Parent codes: R87

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

R87 – Abnormal findings in specimens from female genital organs

Includes:

abnormal findings in secretion and smears from cervix uteri
abnormal findings in secretion and smears from vagina
abnormal findings in secretion and smears from vulva

Block R83-R89

Excludes1 (not coded here):

abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index

Excludes2 (not included here):

abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis (R70-R79)
abnormal findings on examination of urine, without diagnosis (R80-R82)
abnormal tumor markers (R97.-)

Index terms for R87.3

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities, specimen, female genital organs, nonmedicinal level

Related codes in R87

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R87.3?

R87.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for abnormal level of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source in specimens from female genital organs, in the block R83-R89 (Abnormal findings on examination of other body fluids, substances and tissues, without diagnosis).

Is R87.3 a billable code?

Yes. R87.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R87.3 belong to?

It belongs to category R87 – Abnormal findings in specimens from female genital organs.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.