R78.8
Non-billableFinding of oth substances, not normally found in blood
Finding of other specified substances, not normally found in blood
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 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.-)
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code R78.8?
ICD-10-CM code R78.8 represents "Finding of other specified substances, not normally found in blood". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is R78.8 a billable code?
No, R78.8 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 R78.8.
What chapter is R78.8 in?
R78.8 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What are the subcategories under R78.8?
R78.8 has 2 child codes, including: R78.81 (Bacteremia), R78.89 (Finding of oth substances, not normally found in blood).
Are additional codes required with R78.8?
Yes, when using R78.8 you should also code: code to identify the any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for R78.8?
R78.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495720. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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