R77

Non-billable

Other abnormalities of plasma proteins

Other abnormalities of plasma proteins

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

R70-R79

Child Codes

5

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • disorders of plasma-protein metabolism (E88.0-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
  • signs and symptoms of breast (N63, N64.5)
  • abnormalities of lipids (E78.-)
  • abnormalities of platelets and thrombocytes (D69.-)
  • abnormalities of white blood cells classified elsewhere (D70-D72)
  • coagulation hemorrhagic disorders (D65-D68)
  • diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index
  • hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61)

Child Codes (5)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code R77?

ICD-10-CM code R77 represents "Other abnormalities of plasma proteins". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is R77 a billable code?

No, R77 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under R77.

What chapter is R77 in?

R77 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).

What codes cannot be used with R77?

R77 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: disorders of plasma-protein metabolism (E88.0-).

What are the subcategories under R77?

R77 has 5 child codes, including: R77.0 (Abnormality of albumin), R77.1 (Abnormality of globulin), R77.2 (Abnormality of alphafetoprotein), R77.8 (Other specified abnormalities of plasma proteins), and 1 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for R77?

R77 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495715. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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