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ICD-10 Coding for Elevated D-dimer(I82.4, R79.1, R79.1U)

Learn about the ICD-10 coding for elevated D-dimer, including when to use R79.89, documentation requirements, and common coding pitfalls.

Also known as:
High D-dimerIncreased D-dimer levelsIncreased D-dimer+5more
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Elevated D-dimer

R00-R99Primary Range

Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

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Key Information

Essential facts and insights aboutElevated D-dimer

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistr
R79.89Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Elevated CEAR79.1

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Elevated D-dimer.

Omitting the D-dimer value in documentation

Impact

Clinical: May lead to incorrect clinical decisions., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential for claim denials due to insufficient documentation.

Mitigation

Ensure lab results are included in the patient's record., Verify documentation before submission.

Using R79.1 for elevated D-dimer

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to claim denials., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Use R79.89 for elevated D-dimer unless CEA is also elevated.

Incorrect use of R79.89

Impact

Using R79.89 without proper documentation of D-dimer levels.

Mitigation

Ensure all lab values are documented and linked to clinical decisions.

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