icd 10 code for elevated serum protein level

by Prof. Lilliana Buckridge PhD 10 min read

Abnormality of plasma protein, unspecified
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R77. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R77.

What does elevated serum protein mean?

High blood protein (hyperproteinemia) means you have more protein in your blood than is normal. Blood contains two main kinds of proteins: albumin and globulins. Blood proteins help your body produce substances it needs to function. These substances include hormones, enzymes and antibodies.

What does high serum protein level mean?

What do high protein levels mean? Consistently high serum total protein levels can indicate the following health conditions: inflammation from infections, such as HIV or viral hepatitis cancers,...

What causes elevated blood protein levels?

  • Helping you fight disease
  • Regulating body functions
  • Building muscles
  • Transporting drugs and other substances throughout the body

What causes elevated level of protein in urine?

Things that might make you more likely to have protein in your urine include:

  • Obesity
  • Age over 65
  • A family history of kidney disease
  • African American, Native American, Hispanic, or Pacific Islander descent

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What is the ICD-10 code for elevated protein?

Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) R79. 82 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. 82 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated pro BNP?

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R97 R97.

What is R79 89 diagnosis?

R79. 89 - Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry. ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated serum creatinine?

89.

What is elevated proBNP?

If your BNP or NT-proBNP levels were higher than normal, it probably means you have heart failure. Usually, the higher the level, the more serious your condition is. If your BNP or NT-proBNP results were normal, it probably means your symptoms are not being caused by heart failure.

What diagnosis can be used for BNP?

Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels are simple and objective measures of cardiac function. These measurements can be used to diagnose heart failure, including diastolic dysfunction, and using them has been shown to save money in the emergency department setting.

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 is elevated LFTs R79 89?

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). This is a nonspecific code and does not specifically identify the LFT.

What ICD-10 codes cover CMP?

Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z13. 228 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is elevated serum creatinine?

Elevated creatinine level signifies impaired kidney function or kidney disease. As the kidneys become impaired for any reason, the creatinine level in the blood will rise due to poor clearance of creatinine by the kidneys. Abnormally high levels of creatinine thus warn of possible malfunction or failure of the kidneys.

What is DX code R74 8?

Abnormal levels of other serum enzymesR74. 8 - Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes | ICD-10-CM.

What does anemia D64 9 mean?

Code D64. 9 is the diagnosis code used for Anemia, Unspecified, it falls under the category of diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism. Anemia specifically, is a condition in which the number of red blood cells is below normal.

What does unspecified vitamin D deficiency mean?

A nutritional condition produced by a deficiency of vitamin d in the diet, insufficient production of vitamin d in the skin, inadequate absorption of vitamin d from the diet, or abnormal conversion of vitamin d to its bioactive metabolites.

What is the diagnosis code for hyperlipidemia?

Code E78. 5 is the diagnosis code used for Hyperlipidemia, Unspecified, a disorder of lipoprotein metabolism other lipidemias. It is a condition with excess lipids in the blood.

What is the ICD-10 code for fatty liver disease?

ICD-10 code K76. 0 for Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the digestive system .