R89.5: Abnormal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues Abnormal findings on microbiological examination
You have been tested for a specific fluid. Pathogens have been detected in your sample.
Fluid from a joint or wound may have been examined, for example. This sample normally only contains a certain amount of different substances. These substances include certain cells and certain proteins, for example. Sometimes you can also detect substances or pathogens in the sample that are not normally found there.
Pathogens have been detected in your sample. Pathogens can cause inflammation in the body, for example.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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