icd 10 code for elevated ferritin level

by Armand Mohr DDS 7 min read

Abnormal level of blood mineral
R79. 0 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. 0 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What diagnosis code will cover ferritin?

Useful tests include the following:

  • Complete blood count (CBC)
  • Peripheral smear.
  • Serum iron, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and serum ferritin.
  • Evaluation for hemosiderinuria, hemoglobinuria, and pulmonary hemosiderosis.
  • Hemoglobin electrophoresis and measurement of hemoglobin A 2 and fetal hemoglobin.

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What is the ICD-10 code for elevated ferritin?

89.

What does diagnosis code R79 89 mean?

ICD-10 code R79. 89 for Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .

What causes elevated ferritin levels?

Higher than normal ferritin levels can mean you have too much iron in your body. Conditions that cause increased iron levels include liver disease, alcohol abuse, and hemochromatosis, a disorder that can lead to cirrhosis, heart disease, and diabetes.

What is a ICD-10 code R79 0?

ICD-10 code: R79. 0 Abnormal level of blood mineral.

What is diagnosis code R53 83?

Code R53. 83 is the diagnosis code used for Other Fatigue. It is a condition marked by drowsiness and an unusual lack of energy and mental alertness. It can be caused by many things, including illness, injury, or drugs.

What ICD-10 code covers comprehensive metabolic panel?

Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders Z13. 228 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 Z13. 228 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What does it mean if ferritin is high?

If a ferritin test shows higher than normal levels, it could indicate that you have a condition that causes your body to store too much iron. It could also point to liver disease, rheumatoid arthritis, other inflammatory conditions or hyperthyroidism.

What is the difference between iron and ferritin?

What is the difference between iron and ferritin? Iron is an important mineral present in red blood cells that carries oxygen to cells in the body. Ferritin on the other hand is a protein that stores iron and releases iron when the body needs it.

What is considered high ferritin?

Many laboratories consider serum ferritin levels greater than 200 ng/mL in women and greater than 300 ng/mL in men to be abnormal. However, a large percentage of the general population has a serum ferritin level between 200 and 1,000 ng/mL.

What is the ICD-10 code for hemochromatosis?

ICD-10 code E83. 11 for Hemochromatosis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases .

What is the ICD-10 code for Hypermagnesemia?

ICD-10-CM Code for Hypermagnesemia E83. 41.

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated INR?

R79. 1 - Abnormal coagulation profile | ICD-10-CM.