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DiagnosesTransaminitis

Transaminitis

ICD-10 Coding for Transaminitis(R74.01, K76.0)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYGastroenterology
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Transaminitis?
Essential facts and insights about Transaminitis

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Elevated liver enzymes (AST, ALT) without significant symptoms
  • Liver function tests showing abnormal results
  • Mild abdominal discomfort or fatigue

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Documented liver enzyme levels and trends
  • Specific mention of transaminitis in clinical notes
  • Examples of liver function tests performed

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow usage guidelines for accurate coding of liver enzyme abnormalities.
  • Common errors include misclassifying the severity of liver enzyme elevation.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Acute liver failure
  • Chronic liver disease
  • ICD codes for specific liver diseases

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
R74.0
Abnormal levels of transaminases
Ancillary Codes
K76.0
Differential Codes
K76.0
K71.9
K70.10

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

Specialty Applications

  • Adults with suspected liver dysfunction
  • Outpatient gastroenterology clinics

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the documentation requirements?

Include liver enzyme levels, clinical symptoms, and any relevant history.

What are the billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding of transaminitis to avoid denials; check payer-specific guidelines.