Abnormal results of liver function studies Version 2019 Billable Code ICD-10 R94.5 is a billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of abnormal results of liver function studies. The code is valid for the year 2019 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
Most of the symptoms patients encounter come from causes of elevated liver enzymes, such as:
A high liver count is caused by an abnormal level of one or more liver enzymes in the blood, but slightly elevated levels are usually not indicative of a serious health issue, according to the Mayo Clinic. However, long-term or extremely high liver enzyme elevations may indicate liver inflammation or disease.
A: The ICD-10-CM index lists code R79. 89 (Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry) as the default for abnormal liver function tests (LFTs).
Code R74. 0 Nonspecific elevation of levels of transaminase and lactic acid dehydrogenase [LDH], has been expanded to separately report elevation of levels of liver transminase (R74. 01) and elevation of levels of LDH (R74.
R74. 0 - Nonspecific elevation of levels of transaminase and lactic acid dehydrogenase [LDH] | ICD-10-CM.
821. Revised descriptor for ICD-10-CM diagnosis code Z77. 29.
790.5The ICD-9-CM lists amylase, lipase, acid phosphatase and alkaline phosphatase as the nonspecific abnormal serum enzymes for ICD-9-CM code 790.5, Other nonspecific abnormal serum enzyme levels.
8: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes.
Liver enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in your body. These chemical reactions include producing bile and substances that help your blood clot, breaking down food and toxins, and fighting infection. Common liver enzymes include: Alkaline phosphatase (ALP).
8 Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes. Abnormal level of: acid phosphatase.
Elevated liver enzymes are a sign that a person has an inflamed or damaged liver. Many conditions may cause liver inflammation or damage. Doctors use a blood test to check for elevated liver enzymes.
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ICD-10 Code for Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings- Z71. 2- Codify by AAPC.