R89.6: Abnormal findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues Abnormal findings on cytological examination
A sample from your body has been shown to have altered cells.
Cells are usually examined under a microscope. The cells are usually stained beforehand so that any changes can be detected more easily. Altered cells have a different shape or size than normal, for example. The amount of altered cells is also significant.
Changes in the sample can be an indication of a disease. The results can also depend on factors like when the sample is taken or how the sample is stored until it is examined.
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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