ICD-10: R79

Other abnormal findings of blood chemistry

Coding Guidelines

Use Additional Code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Excludes 1

  • specific findings indicating disorder of carbohydrate metabolism (E73-E74)
  • specific findings indicating disorder of lipid metabolism (E75.-)
  • hypoglycemia NOS (E16.2)
  • neonatal hypoglycemia (P70.3-P70.4)
  • hyperglycemia NOS (R73.9)
  • asymptomatic hyperuricemia (E79.0)
  • specific findings indicating disorder of amino-acid metabolism (E70-E72)

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