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 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
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(9)
R78.0Finding of alcohol in blood
R78.1Finding of opiate drug in blood
R78.2Finding of cocaine in blood
R78.3Finding of hallucinogen in blood
R78.4Finding of other drugs of addictive potential in blood
R78.5Finding of other psychotropic drug in blood
R78.6Finding of steroid agent in blood
R78.7Finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood
R78.9Finding of unsp substance, not normally found in blood
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for finding of oth substances, not normally found in blood?
The ICD-10-CM code for finding of oth substances, not normally found in blood is R78.8. The full clinical description is "Finding of other specified substances, not normally found in blood". R78.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R78.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R78.8 represents “Finding of other specified substances, not normally found in blood”. 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 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, also report: 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.
How does R78.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like finding of oth substances, not normally found 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 R78.8?
R78.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: MA1Y (Other specified clinical findings in blood, blood-forming organs, or the immune system).
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