ICD-10: R84

Abnormal findings in specimens from respiratory organs and thorax

Clinical Information

Includes

  • abnormal findings in bronchial washings
  • abnormal findings in nasal secretions
  • abnormal findings in throat scrapings
  • abnormal findings in pleural fluid
  • abnormal findings in sputum

Coding Guidelines

Excludes 1

  • blood-stained sputum (R04.2)

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