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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for PT/INR Abnormalities

ICD-10 Coding for PT/INR Abnormalities

R79.1
D68.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for pt/inr abnormalities includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Prothrombin Time Abnormalities
International Normalized Ratio Issues
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for PT/INR Abnormalities

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for PT/INR Abnormalities

Use ICD-10 code R79.1 for abnormal coagulation profile, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Abnormal coagulation profile

Billable Code
R79.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • INR value outside therapeutic range
documentation:
  • • Document clinical context and therapeutic decision

Applicable To

  • • Abnormal PT/INR results

Important Notes

  • • Ensure INR values and therapeutic ranges are documented.

Coagulation defect, unspecified

Billable Code
D68.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Laboratory confirmation of a coagulation defect

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified coagulation defects

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laboratory confirmation is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.01

Long-term (current) use of anticoagulants

Use with R79.1 for patients on anticoagulant therapy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal PT/INR?

The ICD-10 code for an abnormal PT/INR is R79.1, used when INR values are outside the therapeutic range without a specific coagulation disorder.

How should INR values be documented?

Document INR values with the therapeutic range and clinical context, such as anticoagulant therapy, to support coding and clinical decisions.

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