R79.82: Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP)
R79.82 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP). It is a fully specified code, so it can be reported on a claim (subject to clinical documentation and your payer's rules).
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code R79.82?
R79.82 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP). It belongs to category R79 (Other abnormal findings of blood chemistry).
Is R79.82 a billable code?
Yes. R79.82 is a billable, fully specified ICD-10-CM code, so it can be used on a claim (subject to documentation and payer rules).
What category does R79.82 belong to?
R79.82 is part of ICD-10-CM category R79 — Other abnormal findings of blood chemistry, which has 14 billable codes.
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