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R78.4

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Finding of other drugs of addictive potential in blood

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

What This Code Means

Detection of other addictive drugs in the bloodstream not covered by more specific codes.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify which drug was found when documentation permits (e.g., amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates)
  • •Review whether the drug was prescribed therapeutically or used illicitly to support appropriate secondary coding

Code Hierarchy

└R78Findings of drugs and other substances, not normally found in blood└R78.4Finding of other drugs of addictive potential in blood
└R78.4Finding of other drugs of addictive potential in blood

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