R78 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Short description for R78 ICD 10 code:

Find of drugs and oth substnc, not normally found in blood

Use additional:
  • code to identify the any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Type 1 excludes for R78 ICD 10 code
  • mental or behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (F10-F19)

Codes
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to R78 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

R78 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about R78 ICD 10 code

Laboratory tests check a sample of your blood, urine, or body tissues. A technician or your doctor analyzes the test samples to see if your results fall within the normal range. The tests use a range because what is normal differs from person to person. Many factors affect test results. These include:

  • Your sex, age and race
  • What you eat and drink
  • Medicines you take
  • How well you followed pre-test instructions

Your doctor may also compare your results to results from previous tests. Laboratory tests are often part of a routine checkup to look for changes in your health. They also help doctors diagnose medical conditions, plan or evaluate treatments, and monitor diseases.

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