ICD-10 R79.89
Billable / SpecificOther specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
About ICD-10-CM R79.89
ICD-10-CM code R79.89 represents Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R79). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R79.89 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for R79.89
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R79.89 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R79.89.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R79.89
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 80053 Comprehensive metabolic panel — diabetes, HTN, CKD, hyperlipidemia, electrolyte disorders, anemia, thyroid, prediabetes, abnormal labs, routine exam, screening Laboratory
- 80048 Basic metabolic panel — diabetes, HTN, CKD, electrolyte disorders, abnormal labs, routine exam, HF, dehydration Laboratory
- 85025 CBC with differential — anemia, iron deficiency, fatigue, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, leukemia, lymphoma, abnormal labs, routine exam, screening, fever, elevated WBC Laboratory
- 85027 CBC automated — anemia, iron deficiency, fatigue, routine exam, abnormal labs, melena, hematemesis Laboratory
- 82610 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Lab: Cystatin C Measurement CMS LCD
- J2353 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension (Sandostatin� LAR Depot) CMS LCD
Convert R79.89 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| R79.89 | 7906 | 10000 |
| R79.89 | 79099 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To R79.89
Other codes in section R70-R79 (Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis).
ICD-10 R79.89, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R79.89 billable? +
Yes, R79.89 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with R79.89? +
Procedures frequently paired with R79.89 include: 80053, 80048, 85025, 85027, 82610.
What ICD-9 codes does R79.89 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, R79.89 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7906, 79099. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 18, 2026.
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