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Wiki DX code for abnormal blood levels

Thread starter Bellaboo
Start date Jan 11, 2011

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Bellaboo

Guest

Jan 11, 2011

#1

Docs consistently submit dx of abnormal CPK and also abnormal troponin
Questioning the coding for these specific tests
Thanks!

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CHaslam

Guest

Jan 11, 2011

#2

troponin code

For abnormal troponins I use 796.4 Findings, abnormal, lab test

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NaliniAAPC

Expert

Jan 11, 2011

#3

Hi,
For abnormal CPK and also abnormal troponin use 790.99(Other non specific finidings on examination of blood) other.

Regards,
Nalini CPC

vjtiwari99

Guru

Jan 12, 2011

#4

Hey,

I think 790.99 is more appropriate. I agree with Nalini.

VJ.

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