Question 1

Is R77 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, R77 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code R77 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code R77 represents Other abnormalities of plasma proteins. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code R77 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code R77 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R77?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for R77 is section:R70-R79 (Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis (R70-R79)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from R77?

Accepted Answer

Code R77 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: disorders of plasma-protein metabolism (E88.0-). These conditions cannot be coded together with R77 as they represent different diagnoses.

R772026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes211Not included here

Notes9Additional information

Is R77 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code R77 mean?

When was ICD-10 code R77 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R77?

What conditions are excluded from R77?