R78

Non-Billable

Findings of drugs and other substances, not normally found in blood

R78 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple sub-diagnoses that fall under this code. Please refer to the sub-diagnoses below.

Related Diagnoses

  • R78.0Finding of alcohol in blood
  • R78.1Finding of opiate drug in blood
  • R78.2Finding of cocaine in blood
  • R78.3Finding of hallucinogen in blood
  • R78.4Finding of other drugs of addictive potential in blood
  • R78.5Finding of other psychotropic drug in blood
  • R78.6Finding of steroid agent in blood
  • R78.7Finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood
    • R78.71Abnormal lead level in blood
    • R78.79Finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood
  • R78.8Finding of other specified substances, not normally found in blood
    • R78.81Bacteremia
    • R78.89Finding of other specified substances, not normally found in blood
  • R78.9Finding of unspecified substance, not normally found in blood
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