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ICD-10 Code Elevated Bilirubin

Date: Jun 12, 2019

Question:

What is the correct ICD-10 code for “elevated bilirubin”? The coding index leads to ICD-10 code R17 using the term “elevated”. This code is located in Chapter 18, which is for symptoms, sign, and abnormal results. Some of my colleagues assign ICD-10 code E80.7 for this indication, which is located in Chapter 4 for endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases.

Question ID : 12606
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