R78.7
Header — not billableFinding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood
The ICD-10 code for finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood is R78.7.
R78.7 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 2 more specific codes below.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under R78.7
Related codes in this category
- R78.0Finding of alcohol in blood
- R78.1Finding of opiate drug in blood
- R78.2Finding of cocaine in blood
- R78.3Finding of hallucinogen in blood
- R78.4Finding of other drugs of addictive potential in blood
- R78.5Finding of other psychotropic drug in blood
- R78.6Finding of steroid agent in blood
- R78.8Finding of other specified substances, not normally found in bloodnon-billable header
- R78.9Finding of unspecified substance, not normally found in blood
- R78.7Finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in bloodnon-billable header