soprano
Guru
What is the code for elevated creatinine kinase? I'm not sure if I should code 790.5 (other nonspecific abnormal serum enzyme levels) or 790.6 (other abnormal blood chemistry)
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Wiki elevated creatinine kinase ICD 9
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Stefanie
Networker
What about 794.4?
JulesofColorado
Expert
We code as 790.5
NanaT
New
Shouldn't you check with the lab tech to verify that the test they are running is specific to what you are coding?