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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Laboratory Values

ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Laboratory Values

R73.09
R74.0

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

Also Known as:
Abnormal Lab Results
Irregular Lab Findings
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Laboratory Values

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Laboratory Values

Use ICD-10 code R73.09 for other abnormal glucose, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other abnormal glucose

Billable Code
R73.09
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • Glucose level >140 mg/dL without diabetes
applicable_to:
  • Elevated glucose without a diabetes diagnosis
excludes:
  • Diabetes mellitus (E08-E13)
validation:
  • Glucose level >140 mg/dL without a diabetes diagnosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies glucose levels and absence of diabetes diagnosis.

Nonspecific elevation of levels of transaminase and lactic acid dehydrogenase [LDH]

Non-Billable
R74.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

applicable_to:
  • Elevated liver enzymes
excludes:
  • Liver disease (K70-K77)
validation:
  • ALT >3x ULN

Important Notes

  • • Document enzyme levels and absence of liver disease diagnosis.
Frequently Asked Questions

What ICD-10 code is used for abnormal glucose levels?

The ICD-10 code R73.09 is used for other abnormal glucose levels when diabetes is not diagnosed.

How do you document elevated liver enzymes?

Document the specific enzyme levels, reference ranges, and clinical interpretation. Use ICD-10 code R74.0 for nonspecific elevation.

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