R85: Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity
Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity belong to a group of medical conditions where test results reveal unusual findings. The specimens for these tests are typically obtained by biopsies, stool tests, or fluid samples collected from the organs or cavity in question. It's important to note that an abnormal result does not necessarily indicate a severe or dangerous condition. Abnormal findings can be due to various reasons ranging from infections, inflammation, benign growths, to possible malignancies. They can reveal issues located anywhere within the digestive system - from the esophagus to the large intestine - or in the abdominal cavity. Symptoms linked to these findings might include abdominal discomfort, digestive issues, weight loss, or changes in appetite. However, in many cases, the abnormal findings might be identified in the absence of any noticeable symptoms during preventive screenings. The progression of the condition causing abnormal findings can vary greatly based on the specific diagnosis determined through further investigations.
Subcodes of R85:
- R85.0: Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity : abnormal level of enzymes
- R85.1: Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity : abnormal level of hormones
- R85.2: Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity : abnormal level of other drugs, medicaments and biological substances
- R85.3: Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity : abnormal level of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source
- R85.4: Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity : abnormal immunological findings
- R85.5: Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity : abnormal microbiological findings
- R85.6: Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity : abnormal cytological findings
- R85.7: Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity : abnormal histological findings
- R85.8: Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity : other abnormal findings
- R85.9: Abnormal findings in specimens from digestive organs and abdominal cavity : unspecified abnormal finding
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