R70 — Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity
Is R70 billable?
No — R70 is a non-billable header code. R70 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 2 billable codes beneath R70.
Billable codes under this header
R70 at a glance
| Code | R70 |
|---|---|
| Description | Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 18
The conditions below are not part of R70, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, R70 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from R70-R79
The conditions below are not part of R70, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, R70 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
- abnormalities of lipids (E78.-)
- abnormalities of platelets and thrombocytes (D69.-)
- abnormalities of white blood cells classified elsewhere (D70-D72)
- coagulation hemorrhagic disorders (D65-D68)
- diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index
- hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61)
What codes fall under R70? (2)
How long has R70 existed?
R70 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.