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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Lab Results

ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Lab Results

R79.9
R73.09

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

Also Known as:
Abnormal Blood Chemistry
Abnormal Laboratory Findings
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Lab Results

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Lab Results

Use ICD-10 code R79.9 for abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified

Billable Code
R79.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Abnormal blood chemistry without a specific diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Abnormal blood chemistry

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no specific diagnosis is documented before using this code.

Other abnormal glucose

Billable Code
R73.09
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Glucose levels over 200 mg/dL with no diabetes diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Abnormal glucose levels

Important Notes

  • • Ensure physician documentation does not indicate diabetes.
Frequently Asked Questions

Can lab results alone determine ICD-10 coding?

No, ICD-10 coding requires physician documentation to interpret lab results. Coders cannot infer diagnoses from lab values alone.

What ICD-10 code is used for abnormal glucose?

Use R73.09 for abnormal glucose levels when no diabetes diagnosis is documented.

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