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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Elevated International Normalized Ratio

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated International Normalized Ratio

R79.1
R79.8
R79.83

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

Also Known as:
Elevated INR
Abnormal Coagulation Profile
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated International Normalized Ratio

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Elevated International Normalized Ratio

Use ICD-10 code R79.1 for abnormal coagulation profile, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Abnormal coagulation profile

Billable Code
R79.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • INR > 4.5 without anticoagulant or drug interaction

Applicable To

  • • Abnormal coagulation profile without clear anticoagulant effect or drug interaction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure INR elevation is not due to drug interaction before using this code.

Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

Non-Billable
R79.8
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • INR > 1.5 in patients not on warfarin or DOACs

Applicable To

  • • Elevated INR with no therapeutic anticoagulation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure patient is not on anticoagulants before using this code.

Abnormal coagulation profile due to drug interaction

Billable Code
R79.83
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • INR > 4.5 with explicit causal statement of drug interaction

Applicable To

  • • Elevated INR due to drug interaction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the drug interaction.

Personal history of long-term (current) use of anticoagulants

Non-Billable
Z92.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • Documentation of INR monitoring

Applicable To

  • • Monitoring of anticoagulation therapy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure INR monitoring is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Y40-Y59

Adverse effects of drugs

Use to specify the drug causing the interaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated INR?

The ICD-10 code for elevated INR without anticoagulation is R79.8, while R79.83 is used for drug-induced elevation. Use Z92.1 for documented INR monitoring.

When should Z92.1 be used?

Z92.1 is used when there is documented INR monitoring for anticoagulation therapy, not just anticoagulant use.

How to code elevated INR due to drug interaction?

Use R79.83 for elevated INR due to drug interaction, with an additional Y40-Y59 code for the specific drug.

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