icd 10 code for serum ferritin

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 ferritin?

E61. 1 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 E61.

What diagnosis covers ferritin level?

Ferritin, iron and either iron binding capacity or transferrin are useful in the differential diagnosis of iron deficiency, anemia, and for iron overload conditions.

What is the ICD 10 code for low ferritin?

ICD-10-CM Code for Iron deficiency E61. 1.

What is R79 89 diagnosis?

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 does serum ferritin indicate?

Ferritin is a blood protein that contains iron. A ferritin test helps your doctor understand how much iron your body stores. If a ferritin test reveals that your blood ferritin level is lower than normal, it indicates your body's iron stores are low and you have iron deficiency.

What diagnosis code will cover iron studies?

Serum Iron Studies NCD 190.18 (Addition of ICD-9-CM diagnosis code 285.22 Anemia of Malignancy and 285.29 Anemia of Other Chronic Condition)

Is ferritin the same as iron?

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. The highest concentrations of iron are found in cells in the liver and immune system.

Is ferritin an iron?

Ferritin is a protein inside your cells that stores iron. It allows your body to use the iron when it needs it. A ferritin test indirectly measures the amount of iron in your blood.

What is the ICD-10 code for iron and TIBC?

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code D50 D50.

What is the ICD 9 code for R79 89?

R79. 89 converts approximately to one of the following ICD-9-CM codes: 790.6 - Other abnormal blood chemistry.

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 the ICD 10 code for lipid panel?

ICD-10 code Z13. 220 for Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Ferritin - Useful in the diagnosis of hypochromic, microcytic anemias. Decreased in iron deficiency anemia and increased in iron overload.

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