R89.7 – Abnormal histological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues

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 R89.7
Code
R89.7 (claims format: R897)
Description
Abnormal histological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
Short description
Abnormal histolog findings in specimens from oth org/tiss
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
R89

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

R89 – Abnormal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues

Includes:
  • abnormal findings in nipple discharge
  • abnormal findings in synovial fluid
  • abnormal findings in wound secretions

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 R89.7

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

Related codes in R89

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R89.7?

R89.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for abnormal histological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues, in the block R83-R89 (Abnormal findings on examination of other body fluids, substances and tissues, without diagnosis).

Is R89.7 a billable code?

Yes. R89.7 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R89.7 belong to?

It belongs to category R89 – Abnormal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues.

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.