What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Abnormal Pap Smear
A Pap smear, or Pap test, is a procedure to test for cervical cancer in women. An abnormal Pap smear doesn't necessarily mean a woman has cancer, but it can indicate changes in the cells of the cervix. The ICD-10-CM system provides specific codes to classify and detail these abnormalities.
Here are some commonly used ICD-10-CM codes for abnormal Pap smears:
1. R87.610: Atypical squamous cells of the cervix cannot exclude high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (ASC-H)
Clinical Description: Cervical cells appear abnormal but are not definitively pre-cancerous, though high-grade lesions can't be ruled out.
2. R87.611: Atypical squamous cells of the cervix with a low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (ASC-US)
Clinical Description: Cervical cells appear abnormal but are likely low-risk and may not require treatment.
3. R87.612: Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of the cervix (LGSIL)
Clinical Description: Mild dysplasia or changes in the cervical cells that are considered to be a precursor to cervical cancer.
4. R87.613: High-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion of the cervix (HGSIL)
Clinical Description: Significant changes in cervical cells indicate a higher risk of developing cervical cancer.
5. R87.69: Other abnormal cytological findings on specimens from cervix uteri
Clinical Description: Other unspecified abnormalities were found in cervical cell samples.
