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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Papanicolaou smear abnormal

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From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abnormal, abnormality, abnormalities › Papanicolaou (smear)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Papanicolaou smear abnormal

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for papanicolaou smear abnormal; the code depends on the details below.

More specific Papanicolaou smear abnormal codes (official index)

  • anus R85.619 — Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from anus
  • atypical squamous cells cannot exclude high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (ASC-H) R85.611 — Atypical squamous cells cannot exclude high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of anus (ASC-H)
  • atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US) R85.610 — Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of anus (ASC-US)
  • cytologic evidence of malignancy R85.614 — Cytologic evidence of malignancy on smear of anus
  • high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HGSIL) R85.613 — High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of anus (HGSIL)
  • human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test
  • high risk positive R85.81 — Anal high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive
  • low risk positive R85.82 — Anal low risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive
  • inadequate smear R85.615 — Unsatisfactory cytologic smear of anus
  • low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LGSIL) R85.612 — Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of anus (LGSIL)
  • satisfactory anal smear but lacking transformation zone R85.616 — Satisfactory anal smear but lacking transformation zone
  • specified NEC R85.618 — Other abnormal cytological findings on specimens from anus
  • unsatisfactory smear R85.615 — Unsatisfactory cytologic smear of anus
  • bronchial washings R84.6 — Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax
  • cerebrospinal fluid R83.6 — Abnormal cytological findings in cerebrospinal fluid
  • cervix R87.619 — Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri
  • atypical squamous cells cannot exclude high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (ASC-H) R87.611 — Atypical squamous cells cannot exclude high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of cervix (ASC-H)
  • atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US) R87.610 — Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of cervix (ASC-US)
  • cytologic evidence of malignancy R87.614 — Cytologic evidence of malignancy on smear of cervix
  • high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HGSIL) R87.613 — High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of cervix (HGSIL)
  • inadequate smear R87.615 — Unsatisfactory cytologic smear of cervix
  • low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LGSIL) R87.612 — Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of cervix (LGSIL)
  • non-atypical endometrial cells R87.618 — Other abnormal cytological findings on specimens from cervix uteri
  • satisfactory cervical smear but lacking transformation zone R87.616 — Satisfactory cervical smear but lacking transformation zone
  • specified NEC R87.618 — Other abnormal cytological findings on specimens from cervix uteri
  • thin preparation R87.619 — Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri
  • unsatisfactory smear R87.615 — Unsatisfactory cytologic smear of cervix
  • nasal secretions R84.6 — Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax
  • nipple discharge R89.6 — Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
  • peritoneal fluid R85.69 — Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from other digestive organs and abdominal cavity
  • pleural fluid R84.6 — Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax
  • prostatic secretions R86.6 — Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from male genital organs
  • saliva R85.69 — Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from other digestive organs and abdominal cavity
  • seminal fluid R86.6 — Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from male genital organs
  • sites NEC R89.6 — Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
  • sputum R84.6 — Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax
  • synovial fluid R89.6 — Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
  • throat scrapings R84.6 — Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax
  • vagina R87.629 — Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from vagina
  • atypical squamous cells cannot exclude high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (ASC-H) R87.621 — Atypical squamous cells cannot exclude high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of vagina (ASC-H)
  • atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US) R87.620 — Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of vagina (ASC-US)
  • cytologic evidence of malignancy R87.624 — Cytologic evidence of malignancy on smear of vagina
  • high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HGSIL) R87.623 — High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of vagina (HGSIL)
  • inadequate smear R87.625 — Unsatisfactory cytologic smear of vagina
  • low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LGSIL) R87.622 — Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of vagina (LGSIL)
  • specified NEC R87.628 — Other abnormal cytological findings on specimens from vagina
  • thin preparation R87.629 — Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from vagina
  • unsatisfactory smear R87.625 — Unsatisfactory cytologic smear of vagina
  • vulva R87.69 — Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from other female genital organs
  • wound secretions R89.6 — Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues

Common questions about Papanicolaou smear abnormal ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for anus papanicolaou smear abnormal?

R85.619 — Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from anus.

What is the ICD-10 code for bronchial washings papanicolaou smear abnormal?

R84.6 — Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax.

What is the ICD-10 code for cerebrospinal fluid papanicolaou smear abnormal?

R83.6 — Abnormal cytological findings in cerebrospinal fluid.

What is the ICD-10 code for cervix papanicolaou smear abnormal?

R87.619 — Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri.

What is the ICD-10 code for nasal secretions papanicolaou smear abnormal?

R84.6 — Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax.

What is the ICD-10 code for nipple discharge papanicolaou smear abnormal?

R89.6 — Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues.

What is the ICD-10 code for peritoneal fluid papanicolaou smear abnormal?

R85.69 — Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from other digestive organs and abdominal cavity.