R85.5
BillableAbnormal microbiological findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity
R85.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
Includes
- •Positive culture findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •colonization status (Z22.-)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code R85.5?
- R85.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Abnormal microbiological findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
- Is R85.5 a billable code?
- Yes — R85.5 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from R85.5?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): colonization status (Z22.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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