Is R88 a billable code?
No. R88 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
R88: Abnormal findings in other body fluids and substances
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
R88 groups related diagnoses under abnormal findings in other body fluids and substances. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
R88 questions
What does R88 mean?
R88 is the ICD-10-CM code for Abnormal findings in other body fluids and substances. It is in chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.