R09.3
BillableAbnormal sputum
R09.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Abnormal sputum. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
Includes
- •Abnormal amount of sputum
- •Abnormal color of sputum
- •Abnormal odor of sputum
- •Excessive sputum
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •blood-stained sputum (R04.2)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code R09.3?
- R09.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Abnormal sputum". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
- Is R09.3 a billable code?
- Yes — R09.3 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from R09.3?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): blood-stained sputum (R04.2).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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