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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for positive

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Positive”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding positive

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

More specific positive codes (official index)

  • culture (nonspecific)
  • blood R78.81 — Bacteremia
  • bronchial washings R84.5 — Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax
  • cerebrospinal fluid R83.5 — Abnormal microbiological findings in cerebrospinal fluid
  • cervix uteri R87.5 — Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from female genital organs
  • nasal secretions R84.5 — Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax
  • nipple discharge R89.5 — Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
  • nose R84.5 — Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax
  • staphylococcus (Methicillin susceptible) Z22.321 — Carrier or suspected carrier of Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
  • Methicillin resistant Z22.322 — Carrier or suspected carrier of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
  • peritoneal fluid R85.5 — Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity
  • pleural fluid R84.5 — Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax
  • prostatic secretions R86.5 — Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from male genital organs
  • saliva R85.5 — Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity
  • seminal fluid R86.5 — Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from male genital organs
  • sputum R84.5 — Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax
  • synovial fluid R89.5 — Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
  • throat scrapings R84.5 — Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax
  • urine R82.79 — Other abnormal findings on microbiological examination of urine
  • vagina R87.5 — Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from female genital organs
  • vulva R87.5 — Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from female genital organs
  • wound secretions R89.5 — Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
  • PPD (skin test) R76.11 — Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis
  • serology for syphilis A53.0 — Latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late
  • false R76.89 — Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
  • with signs or symptoms - code as Syphilis, by site and stage
  • skin test, tuberculin (without active tuberculosis) R76.11 — Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis
  • test, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) R75 — Inconclusive laboratory evidence of human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
  • VDRL A53.0 — Latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late
  • with signs or symptoms - code by site and stage under Syphilis A53.9 — Syphilis, unspecified
  • Wassermann reaction A53.0 — Latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late

Common questions about positive ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for ppd positive?

R76.11 — Nonspecific reaction to tuberculin skin test without active tuberculosis.

What is the ICD-10 code for serology for syphilis positive?

A53.0 — Latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late.

What is the ICD-10 code for vdrl positive?

A53.0 — Latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late.

What is the ICD-10 code for wassermann reaction positive?

A53.0 — Latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late.