icd 10 code for abnormal lab

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What is the ICD 10 code for lab results?

Oct 01, 2021 · Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code. R79.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R79.9 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What are ICD 10 codes?

Feb 08, 2022 · What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal lab results? ICD-10 code R79. 9 for Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range – Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .

Where can one find ICD 10 diagnosis codes?

ICD-10-CM Codes R00-R99 Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis R70-R79

What is the ICD 10 diagnosis code for?

ICD-10-CM Codes R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified R70-R79 Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis

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What is the R79.89 code?

R79.89 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry. The code R79.89 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

What is blood test?

Blood tests such as blood count tests help doctors check for certain diseases and conditions. They also help check the function of your organs and show how well treatments are working. Problems with your blood may include bleeding disorders, excessive clotting and platelet disorders.

What is the GEM crosswalk?

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code R79.89 its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

What is the blood part of the body?

Over half of your blood is plasma. The solid part of your blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Red blood cells (RBC) deliver oxygen from your lungs to your tissues and organs. White blood cells (WBC) fight infection and are part of your immune system.

How long do platelets live?

Blood cells constantly die and your body makes new ones. Red blood cells live about 120 days, and platelets live about 6 days.

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