R70: Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity
Codes under R70 (Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| R70.0 | Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate | ✓ |
| R70.0 | Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate | ✓ |
| R70.1 | Abnormal plasma viscosity | ✓ |
| R70.1 | Abnormal plasma viscosity | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code R70?
R70 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity. It contains 4 more specific diagnosis codes, 4 of which are billable.
Is R70 a billable code?
No — R70 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example R70.0 — Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate). 4 of the 4 codes under R70 are billable.
What codes fall under R70?
R70 includes R70.0, R70.0, R70.1, R70.1. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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