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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)(R97.0)

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)(R97.0)

R97.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for elevated carcinoembryonic antigen (cea)(r97.0) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
High CEA Levels
Increased CEA
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)(R97.0)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)(R97.0)

Use ICD-10 code R97.0 for elevated carcinoembryonic antigen [cea], ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Elevated carcinoembryonic antigen [CEA]

Billable Code
R97.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Elevated CEA level with no confirmed malignancy
coding:
  • • Use as secondary code with a primary malignancy code

Applicable To

  • • Elevated CEA levels

Important Notes

  • • R97.0 should not be used as a primary diagnosis code when a malignancy is confirmed.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z85.038

Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of large intestine

Use to indicate history of colon cancer when CEA is elevated post-treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated CEA?

The ICD-10 code for elevated carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) is R97.0. It is used as a secondary code when elevated CEA is detected without a confirmed malignancy.

When should R97.0 be used?

R97.0 should be used when CEA levels are elevated and no definitive diagnosis of malignancy is present. It is a secondary code and should not be used as a primary diagnosis.

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