Wiki Abnormal Liver Function Tests

[bridget.thornton91782]

I work in a Family Practice where we post charges for patients with abnormal blood liver function tests usually after being on cholestrol meds or alcohol. We are caught up on two different codes: 794.8 and 790.5. We were told to use 794.8. What does everyone think?? Thanks for any input!!

 

[tmlbwells]

The direction we were given (I code for a Radiology group) is if it says "liver function test" is to use 794.8. Abnormal liver enzymes we are supposed to use 790.5.

 

[blonde01]

My first instict would be to use 790.5.

 

[neha.bhatnagar]

Liver function test is coded as 794.8.
790.5 is used for Abnormal liver enzymes.

Regards,
Neha Bhatnagar, CPC, CPC-H

 

[vinothbpt99]

I work in a Family Practice where we post charges for patients with abnormal blood liver function tests usually after being on cholestrol meds or alcohol. We are caught up on two different codes: 794.8 and 790.5. We were told to use 794.8. What does everyone think?? Thanks for any input!!

hi,

abnormal liver function test is 794.8.

 

[leshag]

although when you look in the Index under
Findings
Liver function Test
the ICD-9 gives 790.6

 

[MsMaddy]

I agree with leshag totally.

 

[acf7575]

Go to Findings; abnormal
Function Study & Scan = Abnormal Liver Function Study/Scan - 794.8
Abnormal Liver Function Test - 790.6
Abnormal Liver Enzymes - 790.5 (Abnormal Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP))

Defintion - Liver function tests:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/liver-function-tests/MY00093

Why they are done:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/liver-function-tests/MY00093/DSECTION=why-its-done
I hope this is helpful.