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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Lab Result

ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Lab Result

R79.9
R73.09

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

Also Known as:
Abnormal Laboratory Findings
Abnormal Blood Test Results
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Lab Result

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Lab Result

Use ICD-10 code R79.9 for unspecified abnormal finding of blood chemistry, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified abnormal finding of blood chemistry

Billable Code
R79.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation_criteria:
  • No specific abnormality documented

Applicable To

  • • Abnormal blood chemistry NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific abnormality is documented before using R79.9.

Other abnormal glucose

Billable Code
R73.09
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation_criteria:
  • Glucose level ≥140 mg/dL (fasting) or ≥200 mg/dL (random) without a diabetes diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Non-diabetic hyperglycemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no diabetes diagnosis is present before using R73.09.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified abnormal lab results?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified abnormal lab results is R79.9, used when no specific abnormality is documented.

When should R73.09 be used?

R73.09 should be used for documented non-diabetic hyperglycemia with glucose levels above 140 mg/dL fasting or 200 mg/dL random.

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