R78
Findings of drugs and other substances, not normally found in blood
Non-billableCategory
Coding Guidelines
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- F10.-F19 - mental or behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (F10-F19)
Use Additional Code
- code to identify the any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Specific Codes (10)
R78.0Billable
Finding of alcohol in blood
R78.1Billable
Finding of opiate drug in blood
R78.2Billable
Finding of cocaine in blood
R78.3Billable
Finding of hallucinogen in blood
R78.4Billable
Finding of other drugs of addictive potential in blood
R78.5Billable
Finding of other psychotropic drug in blood
R78.6Billable
Finding of steroid agent in blood
R78.7Category
Finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood
R78.8Category
Finding of other specified substances, not normally found in blood
R78.9Billable
Finding of unspecified substance, not normally found in blood
