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

ICD-10 Coding for Reviewing Lab Results

R79.9
Z01.89

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

Also Known as:
Lab Test Review
Laboratory Result Analysis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Reviewing Lab Results

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Reviewing 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

clinical:
  • • Presence of an abnormal lab value requiring follow-up
documentation:
  • • Lack of specific diagnosis for abnormal lab finding

Applicable To

  • • Abnormal blood chemistry finding

Important Notes

  • • Ensure specificity in documentation to avoid unspecified coding.

Encounter for other specified special examinations

Billable Code
Z01.89
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Screening examinations

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the screening nature of the examination.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z00.00

General adult medical examination without abnormal findings

Use for routine exams where lab results are reviewed but no abnormalities are found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code for reviewing lab results?

Use R79.9 for unspecified abnormal blood chemistry findings. Ensure documentation specifies the abnormal value and clinical relevance.

What is the ICD-10 code for lab result review?

ICD-10 code R79.9 is used for unspecified abnormal blood chemistry findings during lab result reviews.

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