ICD-10-CM Code R79.89
Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.R79.89 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code R798 is used to code Azotemia
Azotemia (azot, "nitrogen" + -emia, "blood condition") is a medical condition characterized by abnormally high levels of nitrogen-containing compounds (such as urea, creatinine, various body waste compounds, and other nitrogen-rich compounds) in the blood. It is largely related to insufficient or dysfunctional filtering of blood by the kidneys. It can lead to uremia if not controlled.
| Specialty: | Nephrology |
| MeSH Code: | D053099 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 790.6 |
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 'R79.89 - Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Codes 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 R79.89 and a single ICD9 code, 790.99 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: R79.8 - Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry