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R79.1

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Abnormal coagulation profile

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 clotting ability, meaning the blood either clots too easily or too slowly.

Coding Tips

  • •Document specific abnormal values (PT, PTT, INR, platelet count) and correlate with clinical bleeding or clotting symptoms
  • •This finding often requires follow-up testing and may indicate need for anticoagulation therapy or investigation of bleeding disorders

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • coagulation defects (D68.-)

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • abnormality of fluid, electrolyte or acid-base balance (E86-E87)

Code Hierarchy

└R79Other abnormal findings of blood chemistry└R79.1Abnormal coagulation profile
└R79.1Abnormal coagulation profile

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