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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Transaminases

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Transaminases

R74.01

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

Also Known as:
Elevated Liver Enzymes
Transaminitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Transaminases

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

Use ICD-10 code R74.01 for elevation of levels of liver transaminases, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Elevation of levels of liver transaminases

Billable Code
R74.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented ALT/AST levels above normal range
coding:
  • • Use R74.01 for lab-confirmed enzyme elevations
documentation:
  • • Include specific enzyme values and potential causes

Applicable To

  • • Elevated ALT
  • • Elevated AST

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the underlying cause is documented and coded first.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

K76.0

Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

Use when fatty liver is confirmed as the cause of elevated transaminases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated transaminases?

The ICD-10 code for elevated transaminases is R74.01, used for lab-confirmed elevations of ALT and AST.

When should R74.01 be used?

Use R74.01 for lab-confirmed elevations of liver transaminases (ALT/AST), ensuring the underlying cause is documented.

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