Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for hemoglobin a1c includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hemoglobin A1c
Use ICD-10 code R73.09 for other abnormal glucose, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
Use for screening encounters without a prior diagnosis of diabetes.
Hemoglobin A1c test
Use alongside diagnostic codes for diabetes management.
HbA1c is primarily coded under R73.09 for prediabetes and E11.65 for uncontrolled diabetes with hyperglycemia.
The ICD-10 code for prediabetes is R73.09, used when HbA1c is between 5.7% and 6.4%.