R70
Non-billableElevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity
R70 is the ICD-10-CM code for Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as R70.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- R00-R99
- Subcodes
- 2
- Edition
- FY2026
R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour blood is made up of liquid and solids. The liquid part, called plasma, is made of water, salts, and protein. Over half of your blood is plasma. The solid part of your blood contains red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Red blood cells (RBC) deliver oxygen from your lungs to your tissues and organs. White blood cells (WBC) fight infection and are part of your immune system. Platelets help blood to…
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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