R70
Non-billableElev erythro sedim and abnormality of plasma viscosity
Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
- •signs and symptoms of breast,N63, N64.5
- •abnormalities of lipidsE78
- •abnormalities of platelets and thrombocytesD69
- •abnormalities of white blood cells classified elsewhereD70-D72
- •coagulation hemorrhagic disordersD65-D68
- diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index
- •hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newbornP50-P61
Child Codes (2)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for elev erythro sedim and abnormality of plasma viscosity?
The ICD-10-CM code for elev erythro sedim and abnormality of plasma viscosity is R70. The full clinical description is "Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity". R70 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R70 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R70 represents “Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is R70 a billable code?
No, R70 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under R70.
What chapter is R70 in?
R70 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What are the subcategories under R70?
R70 has 2 child codes, including: R70.0 (Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate), R70.1 (Abnormal plasma viscosity).
What are the UMLS CUIs for R70?
R70 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495704. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R70 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like elev erythro sedim and abnormality of plasma viscosity affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of R70?
R70 maps to the ICD-11 code: MA1A.1 (Abnormal plasma viscosity).
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