R73.0
Non-billableAbnormal glucose
Abnormal glucose
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)
- •diabetes mellitusE08-E13
- •diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO24
- •neonatal disordersP70.0-P70.2
- •postsurgical hypoinsulinemiaE89.1
- •abnormal glucose in pregnancyO99.81
- •dysmetabolic syndrome XE88.81
- •gestational diabetesO24.4
- •glycosuriaR81
- •hypoglycemiaE16.2
- •type 1 diabetes mellitus, presymptomaticA-)E10
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
Child Codes (4)
Related Codes(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(11)
UMLS
- Abnormal glucoseC0580546
- Abnormal glucose NOSC0580546
- Blood glucose abnormalC0580546
- Blood glucose outside reference rangeC0580546
- Blood glucose outside reference range (finding)C0580546
- Blood sugar abnormalC0580546
- Glucose abnormalC0580546
- Glucose abnormal NOSC0580546
- abnormal blood sugarC0580546
- abnormal glucoseC0580546
- blood glucose abnormalC0580546
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal glucose?
The ICD-10-CM code for abnormal glucose is R73.0. The full clinical description is "Abnormal glucose". R73.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R73.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R73.0 represents “Abnormal glucose”. 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 R73.0 a billable code?
No, R73.0 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 R73.0.
What chapter is R73.0 in?
R73.0 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R73.0?
R73.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: diabetes mellitus (E08-E13); diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O24.-); neonatal disorders (P70.0-P70.2); and 7 more.
What are the subcategories under R73.0?
R73.0 has 4 child codes, including: R73.01 (Impaired fasting glucose), R73.02 (Impaired glucose tolerance (oral)), R73.03 (Prediabetes), R73.09 (Other abnormal glucose).
What are the UMLS CUIs for R73.0?
R73.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0580546. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R73.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like abnormal glucose 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 R73.0?
R73.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: MA18.00 (Abnormal glucose tolerance test).
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