R79
Non-billableOther abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Other abnormal findings of blood chemistry
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •asymptomatic hyperuricemiaE79.0
- •hyperglycemia NOSR73.9
- •hypoglycemia NOSE16.2
- •neonatal hypoglycemiaP70.3-P70.4
- •specific findings indicating disorder of amino-acid metabolismE70-E72
- •specific findings indicating disorder of carbohydrate metabolismE73-E74
- •specific findings indicating disorder of lipid metabolismE75
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
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ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other abnormal findings of blood chemistry?
The ICD-10-CM code for other abnormal findings of blood chemistry is R79. The full clinical description is "Other abnormal findings of blood chemistry". R79 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R79 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R79 represents “Other abnormal findings of blood chemistry”. 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 R79 a billable code?
No, R79 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under R79.
What chapter is R79 in?
R79 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R79?
R79 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: asymptomatic hyperuricemia (E79.0); hyperglycemia NOS (R73.9); hypoglycemia NOS (E16.2); and 4 more.
What are the subcategories under R79?
R79 has 4 child codes, including: R79.0 (Abnormal level of blood mineral), R79.1 (Abnormal coagulation profile), R79.8 (Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry), R79.9 (Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified).
Are additional codes required with R79?
Yes, when using R79, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for R79?
R79 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495722. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R79 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other abnormal findings of blood chemistry 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 R79?
R79 maps to the ICD-11 code: MA0Y (Other specified symptoms or signs of blood, blood-forming organs, or the immune system).
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