ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for nonspecific abnormal finding papanicolaou smear
Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Papanicolaou smear, cervix › nonspecific abnormal finding”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding nonspecific abnormal finding papanicolaou smear
The ICD-10-CM code for nonspecific abnormal finding papanicolaou smear is R87.619 (Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri).
Within R87.61, choose R87.619 (Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of cervix (ASC-US) (R87.610), atypical squamous cells cannot exclude high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of cervix (ASC-H) (R87.611), low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of cervix (LGSIL) (R87.612), high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of cervix (HGSIL) (R87.613), cytologic evidence of malignancy on smear of cervix (R87.614), unsatisfactory cytologic smear of cervix (R87.615), Satisfactory cervical smear but lacking transformation zone (R87.616) and other abnormal cytological findings on specimens from cervix uteri (R87.618).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 795 (Normal Newborn, relative weight 0.2022), DRG 947 (Signs and Symptoms with MCC, relative weight 1.261) and DRG 948 (Signs and Symptoms without MCC, relative weight 0.7835), in MDC 15 (Newborns and Other Neonates with Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period) and MDC 23 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about nonspecific abnormal finding papanicolaou smear ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for nonspecific abnormal finding papanicolaou smear?
- R87.619 — Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri.
Is R87.619 billable?
- Yes. R87.619 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R87.619 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R87.619 as a principal diagnosis.
Is R87.619 a CC or MCC?
- No. R87.619 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.