Other abnormal glucose
ICD-10 R73.09 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of other abnormal glucose.
R73.09 is used to classify abnormal glucose levels that do not fit into more specific categories of glucose abnormalities, such as diabetes mellitus or impaired glucose tolerance. This code encompasses a range of clinical scenarios where glucose levels are outside the normal range but do not meet the criteria for established conditions. Common laboratory findings may include elevated fasting glucose levels, abnormal glucose tolerance test results, or random glucose levels that are inconsistent with normal physiological ranges. Symptoms may vary widely and can include fatigue, increased thirst, frequent urination, or no symptoms at all. The clinical context for this code often involves patients undergoing routine screening for diabetes or those presenting with nonspecific symptoms that warrant further investigation into their glucose metabolism. It is essential for healthcare providers to document the clinical rationale for testing and the specific findings that led to the use of this code to ensure accurate coding and billing.
Documentation should include the patient's clinical history, symptoms, and rationale for glucose testing. Any comorbid conditions should also be noted.
Patients presenting with fatigue, polyuria, or routine screening results showing abnormal glucose levels.
Consideration of the patient's overall metabolic health and any medications that may affect glucose levels.
Acute care documentation must include immediate clinical findings, lab results, and any interventions performed.
Patients presenting with acute symptoms such as altered mental status or dehydration due to hyperglycemia.
Rapid assessment and documentation of glucose levels are critical in emergency settings to guide treatment.
Used when performing a blood glucose test to assess for abnormal glucose levels.
Document the reason for the glucose test and any relevant clinical findings.
Ensure that the testing aligns with the patient's clinical presentation and risk factors.
Use R73.09 when a patient has abnormal glucose levels that do not meet the criteria for a specific diagnosis such as diabetes mellitus or prediabetes. Ensure that the clinical documentation supports the use of this code.
