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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Blood Chemistry

ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Blood Chemistry

R79.89

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for abnormal blood chemistry includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Abnormal Blood Test Results
Irregular Blood Chemistry
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Blood Chemistry

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Blood Chemistry

Use ICD-10 code R79.89 for other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

Billable Code
R79.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Abnormal lab values that are not explained by a more specific condition
documentation:
  • • Presence of specific lab values and physician's note on significance

Applicable To

  • • Elevated CRP without infection
  • • Abnormal amino acid panel
  • • Unexplained azotemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific lab values and physician interpretation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E87.2

Acidosis

Use when acidosis is present alongside abnormal blood chemistry.

N18.9

Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

Use when CKD is present with abnormal blood chemistry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal blood chemistry?

The ICD-10 code for abnormal blood chemistry is R79.89, used for specified abnormal findings not covered by more specific codes.

When should R79.89 be used?

R79.89 should be used when specific abnormal blood chemistry findings are documented but not covered by more specific ICD-10 codes.

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