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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Liver Enzyme

ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Liver Enzyme

R74.01
R94.5

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

Also Known as:
Elevated Liver Enzymes
Liver Function Test Abnormalities
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Liver Enzyme

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Liver Enzyme

Use ICD-10 code R74.01 for elevated liver transaminases, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Elevated liver transaminases

Billable Code
R74.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • ALT or AST levels exceed normal reference range.

Applicable To

  • • Elevated ALT
  • • Elevated AST

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly states elevated transaminases.

Abnormal liver function studies

Billable Code
R94.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_validation_requirements:
  • • Multiple abnormal liver function tests without specific enzyme identification.

Applicable To

  • • Abnormal LFT panel

Important Notes

  • • Document all abnormal components of the LFT panel.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R10.11

Right upper quadrant pain

Use if RUQ pain is documented alongside elevated enzymes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated liver enzymes?

The ICD-10 code for elevated liver transaminases is R74.01, used when ALT or AST levels are elevated without a specific diagnosis.

When should R94.5 be used?

Use R94.5 for abnormal liver function studies when multiple tests are abnormal but specific enzymes are not identified.

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