ICD-10-CM Code R74.8
Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.R74.8 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of abnormal levels of other serum enzymes. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code R748 is used to code Elevated alkaline phosphatase
Elevated alkaline phosphatase describes the situation where the levels of alkaline phosphatase exceed the reference range. It can be associated with certain medical conditions or syndromes (e.g., hyperphosphatasia with mental retardation syndrome, HPMRS)
| Specialty: | Pathology |
| ICD 9 Code: | 790.5 |
Micrograph showing changes that may be associated with an elevated alkaline phosphatase (cholestasis and feathery degeneration). Liver biopsy. H&E stain.
Coding Notes for R74.8 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Abnormal level of acid phosphatase
- Abnormal level of alkaline phosphatase
- Abnormal level of amylase
- Abnormal level of lipase [triacylglycerol lipase]
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #947-948 - Signs and symptoms with MCC.
- DRG Group #947-948 - Signs and symptoms without MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Gamma-glutamyl transferase level abnormal (finding)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'R74.8 - Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code R74.8. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code R74.8 and a single ICD9 code, 790.5 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: R74 - Abnormal serum enzyme levels