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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Protein

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Protein

R77.8
R77.9
R79.89

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

Also Known as:
Hyperproteinemia
Increased Plasma Protein
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Protein

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Protein

Use ICD-10 code R77.8 for other specified abnormalities of plasma proteins, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified abnormalities of plasma proteins

Billable Code
R77.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Specific protein type identified and elevated.

Applicable To

  • • Hypergammaglobulinemia
  • • Elevated IgG, IgM

Important Notes

  • • Ensure specific protein type is documented.

Abnormality of plasma protein, unspecified

Billable Code
R77.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Generic terms like 'elevated protein' without type or cause.

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified elevated protein

Important Notes

  • • Use only if no causal condition identified.

Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

Billable Code
R79.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Elevated non-protein markers or unspecified biochemical abnormalities.

Applicable To

  • • Non-protein biochemical abnormalities

Important Notes

  • • Pair with R77.8/R77.9 if protein elevation coexists with other abnormalities.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

C90.00

Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

Use as primary code if multiple myeloma is the underlying cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated protein?

The ICD-10 code for elevated protein, when specified, is R77.8. Use R77.9 if the protein type is unspecified.

How do you document elevated protein levels?

Document elevated protein levels by specifying the protein type, associated conditions, and providing lab results.

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