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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Total Bilirubin

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Total Bilirubin

R17
E80.6
P59.9

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

Also Known as:
Hyperbilirubinemia
Jaundice
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Total Bilirubin

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Total Bilirubin

Use ICD-10 code R17 for unspecified jaundice, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified jaundice

Billable Code
R17
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Total bilirubin >1.3 mg/dL without specific cause

Applicable To

  • • Hyperbilirubinemia without specified cause

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific cause is documented before using R17.

Bilirubin metabolism disorders

Billable Code
E80.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia with normal liver function tests

Applicable To

  • • Gilbert's syndrome

Important Notes

  • • Document genetic predisposition or family history.

Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

Billable Code
P59.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Total serum bilirubin >95th percentile on age-specific nomogram

Applicable To

  • • Neonatal jaundice without specified cause

Important Notes

  • • Document the bilirubin levels and age-specific nomogram percentile.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K70-K77

Liver diseases

Use alongside R17 if liver disease is suspected or confirmed.

Z85.07

Personal history of malignant neoplasm of liver

Use if there is a history of liver cancer.

Z38.2

Single liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean

Use if applicable for the birth method.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated total bilirubin?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified elevated total bilirubin is R17. For specific conditions like Gilbert's syndrome, use E80.6.

How is neonatal jaundice coded in ICD-10?

Neonatal jaundice without a specified cause is coded as P59.9. Use age-specific nomograms for validation.

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