R78.7 is the ICD 10 code for Finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood

R78.7 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.

Codes

• R78.71 Abnormal lead level in blood
• R78.79 Finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood

Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to R78.7 ICD10 Code:

• R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
• R70-R79 Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis
• R78 Findings of drugs and other substances, not normally found in blood

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

R78.7 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting