ICD Code R77.8

ICD code R77.8 is used to indicate the presence of abnormal plasma proteins in the blood that do not fall under more specific categories, such as unusual levels or types of proteins detected during laboratory testing.

1. Presence of abnormal plasma protein levels detected through laboratory testing

2. Identification of plasma protein abnormalities that do not fit into more specific diagnostic categories

3. Clinical evidence of symptoms or conditions associated with abnormal plasma protein concentrations, such as edema, hyperviscosity, or unexplained laboratory findings

4. Exclusion of common plasma protein disorders such as hypoalbuminemia, hypergammaglobulinemia, or paraproteinemia with a specific diagnosis

5. Documentation of abnormal plasma protein findings that require further investigation or monitoring

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code R77.8 include:

- 84155 (Protein, total, except by refractometry; serum, plasma or whole blood)

- 84165 (Protein, electrophoresis, serum)

- 84166 (Protein, electrophoresis, other fluids)

- 82784 (Assay of Gammaglobulin)

- 82785 (Assay of Immunoglobulin; IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, IgM, each)

- 86334 (Immunoassay for tumor antigen, quantitative; CA 15-3)

- 86335 (Immunoassay for tumor antigen, quantitative; CA 27.29)

- 86336 (Immunoassay for tumor antigen, quantitative; CA 125)

- 86337 (Immunoassay for tumor antigen, quantitative; CA 19-9)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the evaluation and management of R77.8.

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