Question 1

Is R76.81 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, R76.81 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for abnormal rheumatoid factor and anti-citrullinated protein antibody without rheumatoid arthritis. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code R76.81 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code R76.81 represents Abnormal rheumatoid factor and anti-citrullinated protein antibody without rheumatoid arthritis. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R76.81?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for R76.81 is R76.8 (Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from R76.81?

Accepted Answer

Code R76.81 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor (M05.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with R76.81 as they represent different diagnoses.

R76.812026

FAQ

R76.812026

Excludes11Not coded together

Notes2Additional information

FAQ

Is R76.81 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code R76.81 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code R76.81?

What conditions are excluded from R76.81?