ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Lab Findings(R73.09, R79.1, R74.0)
This diagnosis requires careful attention to:
Patient's lab results indicate abnormal glucose levels (R73.09).
Abnormal serum enzyme levels (R79.1) found in patient's lab results.
Nonspecific elevation of levels of transaminase and lactic acid dehydrogenase (LDH) (R74.0) observed in lab findings.
No, these codes are specific to the type of abnormal lab finding. For example, R73.09 is specific to abnormal glucose levels.
These codes should be used when there are abnormal lab findings without a definitive diagnosis.
