ICD-10-CM Code R78.9
Finding of unspecified substance, not normally found in blood
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.R78.9 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of finding of unspecified substance, not normally found in blood. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #947-948 - Signs and symptoms with MCC.
- DRG Group #947-948 - Signs and symptoms without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'R78.9 - Finding of unspecified substance, not normally found in blood'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code R78.9. 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 R78.9 and a single ICD9 code, 790.99 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: R78 - Findings of drugs and other substances, not normally found in blood