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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Aspartate Aminotransferase

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Aspartate Aminotransferase

R74.01

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for elevated aspartate aminotransferase includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Elevated AST
Increased AST levels
High AST
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Aspartate Aminotransferase

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Aspartate Aminotransferase

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Elevated liver enzymes

Billable Code
R74.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • AST >40 U/L with no known cause
coding:
  • No definitive diagnosis established
documentation:
  • Documented exclusion of known causes

Applicable To

  • • Elevated AST
  • • Elevated ALT

Important Notes

  • • Ensure exclusion of known causes before using R74.01 as primary.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R10.11

Right upper quadrant pain

Use if the patient presents with symptoms related to liver enzyme elevation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated AST?

The ICD-10 code for elevated AST is R74.01, used when AST levels are elevated without a confirmed diagnosis.

When should R74.01 be used?

R74.01 should be used when AST elevation is unexplained after initial workup and no definitive diagnosis is established.

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