R77.9
BillableAbnormality of plasma protein, unspecified
Abnormality of plasma protein, unspecified
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)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Increased serum protein level81647003
- Serum protein above reference range81647003
- Serum protein level above reference range81647003
- Plasma proteins below reference range166791001
- Plasma proteins low166791001
- Lipoprotein electrophoresis abnormal166853009
- Lipoprotein electrophoresis outside reference range166853009
- Plasma protein above reference range1172920006
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code R77.9?
ICD-10-CM code R77.9 represents "Abnormality of plasma protein, unspecified". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is R77.9 a billable code?
Yes, R77.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is R77.9 in?
R77.9 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R77.9?
R77.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: disorders of plasma-protein metabolism (E88.0-).
What SNOMED CT codes does R77.9 map to?
R77.9 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 81647003, 166853009, 1172920006, 166791001. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R77.9?
R77.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0478163. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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