ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for R79.0
Abnormal level of blood mineral
Coding Notes & Guidelines for R79.0
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- abnormal level of lithium (R78.89)
- disorders of mineral metabolism (E83.-)
- neonatal hypomagnesemia (P71.2)
- nutritional mineral deficiency (E58-E61)
Inclusion Terms
- Abnormal blood level of cobalt
- Abnormal blood level of copper
- Abnormal blood level of iron
- Abnormal blood level of magnesium
- Abnormal blood level of mineral NEC
- Abnormal blood level of zinc
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code R79.0 (Abnormal level of blood mineral)
ICD-10-CM code R79.0 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 R79.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about R79.0 - Abnormal level of blood mineral. 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 Abnormal level of blood mineral.