Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM R87.821 is the diagnosis code for Vaginal low 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 R87.821 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, R87.821 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
R87.821 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Vaginal low 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 R87.821 is R87.82 ("Low risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive from female genital organs"). R87.821 provides a more specific classification within this category.
R87.821 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 R87.821 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Vaginal low 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 low risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive is R87.821.
Yes, R87.821 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
R87.821 is in Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, R87.821 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.