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R78.2

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Finding of cocaine in blood

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

What This Code Means

Detection of cocaine in the bloodstream, indicating recent cocaine use.

Coding Tips

  • •This finding may be associated with acute intoxication, overdose, or substance use disorder - review clinical documentation
  • •Consider coding related conditions such as cocaine-induced cardiomyopathy or acute coronary syndrome if present

Code Hierarchy

└R78Findings of drugs and other substances, not normally found in blood└R78.2Finding of cocaine in blood
└R78.2Finding of cocaine in blood

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