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R78.6

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Finding of steroid agent 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 abnormal levels of steroid agents (hormonal medications) in the bloodstream.

Coding Tips

  • •Document whether steroids are prescribed or illicit; specify the type of steroid if identified
  • •Consider the clinical context - therapeutic steroid use may have different coding implications than non-prescribed use

Code Hierarchy

└R78Findings of drugs and other substances, not normally found in blood└R78.6Finding of steroid agent in blood
└R78.6Finding of steroid agent in blood

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