Rhabdomyolysis (Myoglobinemia)

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This page is about the pre-ICD10 diagnosis coding schema. See the ICD10 Diagnosis List, or the following for similar diagnoses in ICD10:Rhabdomyolysis, Myoglobinuria

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Category/Organ System:	Category: Renal (old)
Type:	Category: Medical Problem (old)
Main Diagnosis:	Rhabdomyolysis (Myoglobinemia)
Sub Diagnosis:	RHABDOMYOLYSIS (MYOGLOBINEMIA)
Diagnosis Code:	35700
Comorbid Diagnosis:	No
Charlson Comorbid coding (pre ICD10):	0
Program:	CC & Med
Status:	current

Coding guidelines

Beyond the usual guidelines, code this diagnosis if serum myoglobin is >= 800 ug/L and requires treatment.Pathogenic threshold for rhabdo renal damage is 800 ug/L.

RE: Prolonged Lying

In the case of a prolonged lying:

• if there is noticable trauma, & serum myoglobin level is >= 800 ug/L - code Rhabdomyolysis (Myoglobinemia) 2nd to Trauma 357.03
• if there is no noticable trauma, & serum myoglobin level is >= 800 ug/L - code Rhabdomyolysis (Myoglobinemia) 2nd to Other 357.90