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R77.2

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Abnormality of alphafetoprotein

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Abnormal levels of alphafetoprotein (AFP), a protein that is elevated in certain cancers and liver disease.

Coding Tips

  • •AFP elevation is commonly associated with hepatocellular carcinoma or germ cell tumors - verify if malignancy is documented
  • •This finding often prompts further investigation; document the clinical context and any follow-up imaging or biopsies

Code Hierarchy

└R77Other abnormalities of plasma proteins└R77.2Abnormality of alphafetoprotein
└R77.2Abnormality of alphafetoprotein

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