ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R78.8
Finding of other specified substances, not normally found in blood
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R78.8
sepsis-code to specified infection
Finding of abnormal level of lithium in blood
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About ICD-10-CM Code R78.8 (Finding of other specified substances)
ICD-10-CM code R78.8 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R78.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R78.8 - Finding of other specified substances, not normally found in blood. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Finding of other specified substances related to not normally found in blood.