R78.72 ICD-10-CM Code: Abnormal gadolinium level in blood
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
R78.72Abnormal gadolinium level in blood
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where R78.72 sits
- 1
Chapter 18
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
- 2
Section
Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis (R70-R79)
- 3
Category R78
Findings of drugs and other substances, not normally found in blood
- 4
Subcategory R78.7
Finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood
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Code R78.72
Abnormal gadolinium level in blood
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for R78.72.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R78.72.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R78.72.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- toxic effect of gadolinium (T56.82-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for R78.72.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R78.72 mean?
R78.72 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Abnormal gadolinium level in blood.”
Is R78.72 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, R78.72 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is R78.72 located in ICD-10-CM?
R78.72 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 R78, Findings of drugs and other substances, not normally found in blood and subcategory R78.7, Finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood.
What coding notes are listed for R78.72?
No inclusion terms are listed for R78.72 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: toxic effect of gadolinium (T56.82-). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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