R85.615
Billable codeUnsatisfactory cytologic smear of anus
The ICD-10 code for unsatisfactory cytologic smear of anus is R85.615.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Inadequate sample of cytologic smear of anus
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- R85.610Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of anus (ASC-US)
- R85.611Atypical squamous cells cannot exclude high grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of anus (ASC-H)
- R85.612Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of anus (LGSIL)
- R85.613High grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of anus (HGSIL)
- R85.614Cytologic evidence of malignancy on smear of anus
- R85.616Satisfactory anal smear but lacking transformation zone
- R85.618Other abnormal cytological findings on specimens from anus
- R85.619Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from anus
- R85.615Unsatisfactory cytologic smear of anus
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 79678
Associated MS-DRGs
R85.615 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.
- DRG 314Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with MCC
- DRG 315Other Circulatory System Diagnoses with CC
- DRG 316Other Circulatory System Diagnoses without CC/MCC
- DRG 393Other Digestive System Diagnoses with MCC
- DRG 394Other Digestive System Diagnoses with CC
- DRG 395Other Digestive System Diagnoses without CC/MCC