R85 ICD-10-CM Code: Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
R85Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where R85 sits
- 1
Chapter 18
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
- 2
Section
Abnormal findings on examination of other body fluids, substances and tissues, without diagnosis (R83-R89)
- 3
Category R85
Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity
- 4
Code R85
Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity
Codes under R85
R85 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
R85.0Abnormal level of enzymes in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavityR85.1Abnormal level of hormones in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavityR85.2Abnormal level of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavityR85.3Abnormal level of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavityR85.4Abnormal immunological findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavityR85.5Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavityR85.6Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavityR85.7Abnormal histological findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavityR85.8Other abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavityR85.9Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavityNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for R85.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R85.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R85.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- cloudy peritoneal dialysis effluent (R88.0)
- fecal abnormalities (R19.5)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for R85.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R85 mean?
R85 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity.”
Is R85 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. R85 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is R85 located in ICD-10-CM?
R85 is listed in Chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99), within Abnormal findings on examination of other body fluids, substances and tissues, without diagnosis (R83-R89) (R83–R89), under category R85, Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity.
What coding notes are listed for R85?
No inclusion terms are listed for R85 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: cloudy peritoneal dialysis effluent (R88.0); fecal abnormalities (R19.5). No Excludes2 note is listed.