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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Sedimentation Rate

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Sedimentation Rate

R70.0

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

Also Known as:
Elevated ESR
High Sed Rate
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Sedimentation Rate

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Sedimentation Rate

Use ICD-10 code R70.0 for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate

Billable Code
R70.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • ESR >100 mm/hr indicates serious issues like infection or cancer.
documentation:
  • • Documentation must note the method used for ESR measurement.

Applicable To

  • • Unexplained elevated ESR

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies if the ESR elevation is due to a known condition.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M35.9

Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified

Use when ESR elevation is secondary to an autoimmune disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated sedimentation rate?

The ICD-10 code for elevated sedimentation rate is R70.0, used when there is no definitive diagnosis for the elevation.

When should R70.0 be used?

R70.0 should be used when the elevated sedimentation rate is unexplained and no specific underlying condition is identified.

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