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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Liver Function

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Liver Function

R94.5
R74.01

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

Also Known as:
Abnormal Liver Function Tests
Elevated LFTs
Liver Enzyme Elevation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Liver Function

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Liver Function

Use ICD-10 code R94.5 for abnormal results of liver function studies, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Abnormal results of liver function studies

Billable Code
R94.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • No specific etiology identified for abnormal liver function tests.

Applicable To

  • • Abnormal liver function test

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of a known cause for the elevation.

Elevated transaminase and lactic acid dehydrogenase levels

Billable Code
R74.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Isolated ALT/AST >3x ULN for >28 days

Applicable To

  • • Elevated ALT/AST without specified cause

Important Notes

  • • Document any potential contributing factors such as medication use.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R17

Unspecified jaundice

Use if jaundice is present alongside elevated liver function tests.

R10.9

Unspecified abdominal pain

Use if abdominal pain is present with elevated transaminases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated liver function tests?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified abnormal liver function tests is R94.5. Use R74.01 for isolated elevated transaminases without a specified cause.

When should R94.5 be used?

R94.5 should be used when liver function tests are abnormal, but no specific cause is identified. Ensure documentation supports the absence of a known cause.

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