R88 ICD-10-CM Code: Abnormal findings in other body fluids and substances
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
R88Abnormal findings in other body fluids and substances
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where R88 sits
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Chapter 18
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
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Section
Abnormal findings on examination of other body fluids, substances and tissues, without diagnosis (R83-R89)
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Category R88
Abnormal findings in other body fluids and substances
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Code R88
Abnormal findings in other body fluids and substances
More specific choices
Codes under R88
R88 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for R88.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R88.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R88.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for R88.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for R88.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R88 mean?
R88 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Abnormal findings in other body fluids and substances.”
Is R88 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. R88 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 R88 located in ICD-10-CM?
R88 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 R88, Abnormal findings in other body fluids and substances.
What coding notes are listed for R88?
No inclusion terms are listed for R88 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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