AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2020 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Elevated Liver Enzymes
Code R74.0 Nonspecific elevation of levels of transaminase and lactic acid dehydrogenase [LDH], has been expanded to separately report elevation of levels of liver transminase (R74.01) and elevation of levels of LDH (R74.02). Code R74.01 includes elevation of levels of alanine transaminase (ALT) and aspartate transaminase (AST).It’s important to distinguish elevations of different liver enzymes because they can result in different clinical treatment modalities and resource utilization. ...
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Article Overview
This short coding article explains a diagnosis coding update involving elevated liver enzymes and the separation of related ICD-10-CM categories. It is intended for coders, CDI specialists, and other revenue cycle professionals who need to understand the scope of the update and its documentation implications at a high level.
Why This Topic Matters
Articles like this help coding and clinical documentation staff stay current with diagnosis code changes that affect how liver enzyme abnormalities are reported and tracked in administrative data.
What You Will Learn
- What diagnosis coding topic the article addresses
- Which ICD-10-CM code categories are involved
- Why distinguishing among related laboratory findings matters for documentation and reporting awareness
- How the update is framed at a high level for coding professionals
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Auditors
Codes Discussed
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