ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Lab Result(R79.9, R73.09)
This diagnosis requires careful attention to:
Patient presented with abnormal lab results, specifically...
Lab tests conducted revealed abnormal findings in...
No, these codes are specific to abnormal findings in blood and glucose levels. Other abnormal findings may have different codes.
These codes should be used when a patient has abnormal lab results that are significant to their current medical condition, but a more specific code is not available.
