R78.71
BillableAbnormal lead level in blood
Abnormal lead level in blood
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- lead poisoning (T56.0-)
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)
- mental or behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (F10-F19)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify the any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Elevated lead level407151008
- Increased lead level407151008
- Lead level above reference range407151008
- Raised lead level407151008
- Blood lead level above reference range407152001
- Elevated blood lead level407152001
- Increased blood lead level407152001
- Raised blood lead level407152001
- Heavy metal in blood specimen above reference range441801009
- High heavy metal level in blood441801009
UMLS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal lead level in blood?
The ICD-10-CM code for abnormal lead level in blood is R78.71. The full clinical description is "Abnormal lead level in blood". R78.71 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code R78.71 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R78.71 represents "Abnormal lead level in blood". It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is R78.71 a billable code?
Yes, R78.71 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is R78.71 in?
R78.71 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R78.71?
R78.71 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: lead poisoning (T56.0-).
Are additional codes required with R78.71?
Yes, when using R78.71 you should also code: code to identify the any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does R78.71 map to?
R78.71 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 407152001, 407151008, 441801009. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R78.71?
R78.71 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0262463. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.