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R78.3

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Finding of hallucinogen in blood

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

What This Code Means

Detection of hallucinogenic drugs (such as LSD, psilocybin, or PCP) in the bloodstream.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific hallucinogen identified when possible for clarity
  • •If acute intoxication or adverse effects are documented, code those conditions separately

Code Hierarchy

└R78Findings of drugs and other substances, not normally found in blood└R78.3Finding of hallucinogen in blood
└R78.3Finding of hallucinogen in blood

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