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)
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
Related Codes(4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(17)
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
Clinical Terms
- Plasma proteins low
- Increased serum protein level
- Serum protein above reference range
- Plasma proteins below reference range
- Serum protein level above reference range
- Plasma protein above reference range
- Lipoprotein electrophoresis abnormal
- Lipoprotein electrophoresis outside reference range
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for abnormality of plasma protein, unspecified?
The ICD-10-CM code for abnormality of plasma protein, unspecified is R77.9. The full clinical description is "Abnormality of plasma protein, unspecified". R77.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code R77.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R77.9 represents “Abnormality of plasma protein, unspecified”. 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 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.
How does R77.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like abnormality of plasma protein, unspecified 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 R77.9?
R77.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: MA19.Z (Abnormalities of unspecified plasma proteins).
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