R78.6

Billable

Finding of steroid agent in blood

R78.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Finding of steroid agent 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

MedlinePlus · NIH

You may have heard of anabolic steroids , which can have harmful effects. But there's another type of steroid - sometimes called a corticosteroid - that treats a variety of problems. These steroids are similar to hormones that your adrenal glands make to fight stress associated with illnesses and injuries. They reduce inflammation and affect the immune system. You may need to take corticosteroids to treat: Arthritis…

Read more about Steroids at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

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Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R78.6?
R78.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Finding of steroid agent in blood". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R78.6 a billable code?
Yes — R78.6 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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