R78.79
BillableFinding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood
Finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood
Coding Notes
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
- •mental or behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance useF10-F19
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(8)
SNOMED CT
UMLS
Clinical Terms
- Heavy metal in blood specimen above reference range
- Finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood (finding)
- High heavy metal level in blood
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood?
The ICD-10-CM code for finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood is R78.79. The full clinical description is "Finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood". R78.79 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code R78.79 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R78.79 represents “Finding of abnormal level of heavy metals 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 R78.79 a billable code?
Yes, R78.79 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is R78.79 in?
R78.79 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
Are additional codes required with R78.79?
Yes, when using R78.79, also report: the any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does R78.79 map to?
R78.79 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 274891006, 441801009. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for R78.79?
R78.79 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495719. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R78.79 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood 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 R78.79?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for R78.79 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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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.