ICD CODES

ICD Code R73

ICD code R73 is used to identify abnormal blood glucose findings, helping providers track and manage potential diabetes or related conditions.

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What is ICD diagnosis code R73

ICD code R73 is abnormal blood glucose, indicating that a patient’s blood sugar levels are higher or lower than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes.

When to use ICD code R73

1. Fasting blood glucose level between 110 mg/dL (6.1 mmol/L) and 125 mg/dL (6.9 mmol/L)

2. Impaired glucose tolerance on oral glucose tolerance test (2-hour plasma glucose between 140 mg/dL [7.8 mmol/L] and 199 mg/dL [11.0 mmol/L])

3. Elevated random blood glucose not meeting criteria for diabetes

4. Absence of classic symptoms of diabetes mellitus (such as polyuria, polydipsia, unexplained weight loss)

5. No evidence of overt diabetes on laboratory testing

6. Screening or monitoring of individuals at risk for developing diabetes

Billable CPT codes for ICD code R73

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code R73 include:

82947, 82950, 82951, 82952, 83036, 83037, 36415, 99201-99499 (for evaluation and management services)

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