R78.5
BillableFinding of other psychotropic drug in blood
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Blood test results showing the presence of psychotropic drugs (medications that affect mood or behavior) that shouldn't normally be found in the bloodstream.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when drug screening results are positive for psychotropic substances; document the specific drug if known
- •This is a finding code and should be used with caution to avoid implying substance abuse without clinical context
Code Hierarchy
└R78Findings of drugs and other substances, not normally found in blood└R78.5Finding of other psychotropic drug in blood
└R78.5Finding of other psychotropic drug in blood