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=== Abnormal test === | === Abnormal test === | ||
*This code identifies an abnormal test result, not a disorder. | *This code identifies an abnormal test result, not a disorder. | ||
** | **The preference is to code the '''cause''' of the abnormal test, if known. | ||
**And if you do know the cause and code it, ''also'' coding this abnormal test is OK | **And if you do know the cause and code it, ''also'' coding this abnormal test is OK however it is '''optional''' and not necessary. | ||
**When the dx is not known, code likely related other [[:Category:Testing|tests]] and [[:Category:Symptom/Sign|signs and symptoms]] as [[Combined ICD10 codes]]; some likely ones might be listed in [[#Candidate Combined ICD10 codes]]. | **When the dx is not known, code likely related other [[:Category:Testing|tests]] and [[:Category:Symptom/Sign|signs and symptoms]] as [[Combined ICD10 codes]]; some likely ones might be listed in [[#Candidate Combined ICD10 codes]]. | ||
Revision as of 16:04, 2018 July 11
This template in abnormal test dxs to explain that they should only be used when there is no known reason for the abnormal test.
To use:
{{ICD10 abnormal test}}
Abnormal test
- This code identifies an abnormal test result, not a disorder.
- The preference is to code the cause of the abnormal test, if known.
- And if you do know the cause and code it, also coding this abnormal test is OK however it is optional and not necessary.
- When the dx is not known, code likely related other tests and signs and symptoms as Combined ICD10 codes; some likely ones might be listed in #Candidate Combined ICD10 codes.