R70 ICD-10-CM Code: Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
R70Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where R70 sits
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Chapter 18
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
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Section
Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis (R70-R79)
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Category R70
Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity
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Code R70
Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity
Codes under R70
R70 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for R70.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R70.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R70.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for R70.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for R70.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R70 mean?
R70 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity.”
Is R70 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. R70 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is R70 located in ICD-10-CM?
R70 is listed in Chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99), within Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis (R70-R79) (R70–R79), under category R70, Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity.
What coding notes are listed for R70?
No inclusion terms are listed for R70 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.