Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM R87.811 is the diagnosis code for Vaginal high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive. 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 R87.811 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, R87.811 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
R87.811 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Vaginal high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of R87.811 is R87.81 ("High risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive from female genital organs"). R87.811 provides a more specific classification within this category.
R87.811 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 R87.811 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Vaginal high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive" 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 Vaginal high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive is R87.811.
Yes, R87.811 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
R87.811 is in Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, R87.811 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.