Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis (R70-R79)
R79: Other abnormal findings of blood chemistry

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code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

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asymptomatic hyperuricemia (E79.0)
hyperglycemia NOS (R73.9)
hypoglycemia NOS (E16.2)
neonatal hypoglycemia (P70.3-P70.4)
specific findings indicating disorder of amino-acid metabolism (E70-E72)
specific findings indicating disorder of carbohydrate metabolism (E73-E74)
specific findings indicating disorder of lipid metabolism (E75.-)
R79.0: Abnormal level of blood mineral
R79.1: Abnormal coagulation profile
R79.8: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
R79.9: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified

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