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*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. | **The preference is to code the '''cause''' of the abnormal test, if known. | ||
** ''also'' coding this abnormal test, along with the cause is '''optional''' however it not is necessary. | ** ''also'' coding this abnormal test, along with the cause is '''optional''' however, it not is 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 16:12, 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.
- also coding this abnormal test, along with the cause is optional however, it not is 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.