Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM R85.612 is the diagnosis code for Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of anus (LGSIL). This code falls under the section "Abnormal findings on examination of other body fluids, substances and tissues, without diagnosis" within Chapter 18 — Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where R85.612 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, R85.612 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
R85.612 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of anus (LGSIL)". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of R85.612 is R85.61 ("Abnormal cytologic smear of anus"). R85.612 provides a more specific classification within this category.
R85.612 is located in Section R83-R89 — "Abnormal findings on examination of other body fluids, substances and tissues, without diagnosis" within Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use R85.612 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of anus (LGSIL)" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of anus (LGSIL) is R85.612.
Yes, R85.612 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
R85.612 is in Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, R85.612 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.