Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for elevated lipase includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Lipase
Use ICD-10 code R74.8 for abnormal levels of other serum enzymes, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
The ICD-10 code for elevated lipase without a confirmed underlying condition is R74.8. If pancreatitis is confirmed, use K85.9.
R74.8 should be used as a principal diagnosis only when no underlying condition is identified after a thorough workup.