R78.5

Billable

Finding of other psychotropic drug in blood

R78.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Finding of other psychotropic drug in blood. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
R00-R99
Parent
R78
Edition
FY2026

R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

What this means — in plain language

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R78.5?
R78.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Finding of other psychotropic drug in blood". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R78.5 a billable code?
Yes — R78.5 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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