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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Elevated ALT (R74.01)

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated ALT (R74.01)

R74.01

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for elevated alt (r74.01) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Elevated Alanine Transaminase
Increased ALT levels
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated ALT (R74.01)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Elevated ALT (R74.01)

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:
  • ALT levels >3x ULN without definitive liver disease diagnosis
coding:
  • No confirmed diagnosis of hepatitis or liver disease
documentation:
  • Document specific enzyme and context (e.g., medication use)

Applicable To

  • • Elevated ALT
  • • Elevated AST

Important Notes

  • • Ensure ALT levels are documented with lab-specific reference ranges.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.4

Long term (current) use of insulin

Use to indicate long-term medication use affecting liver enzymes.

Z72.89

Other problems related to lifestyle

Use to indicate lifestyle factors contributing to elevated ALT.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated ALT?

The ICD-10 code for elevated ALT is R74.01, used when ALT levels are elevated without a definitive liver disease diagnosis.

When should R74.01 be used?

R74.01 should be used for elevated ALT levels when no definitive liver disease diagnosis is present, ensuring specific enzyme values are documented.

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