R78.79
BillableFinding of abnormal level of heavy metals 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 heavy metals (such as mercury, arsenic, or cadmium) that shouldn't be present or are present in toxic amounts.
Coding Tips
- •Specify which heavy metal is identified when possible; this helps guide treatment and exposure investigation
- •Document the source of exposure if known and consider occupational or environmental factors
Code Hierarchy
└R78Findings of drugs and other substances, not normally found in blood└R78.7Finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood└R78.79Finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood
└R78.79Finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood