R70 vs R86
R70 (Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity) compared with R86 (Abnormal findings in specimens from male genital organs), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. R86 carries an Excludes2 note covering R70: “abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis (R70-R79)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| R70Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity | R86Abnormal findings in specimens from male genital organs | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | R00-R99 — Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified (R00-R99) | R00-R99 — Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified (R00-R99) |
| Definition | Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (R70). | Abnormal findings in specimens from male genital organs is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (R86). |
| Includes | — | abnormal findings in prostatic secretions abnormal findings in semen, seminal fluid abnormal spermatozoa |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources