R78.71
BillableAbnormal lead level in blood
R78.71 is the ICD-10-CM code for Abnormal lead level in blood. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHLead is a metal that occurs naturally in the earth's crust. Lead can be found in all parts of our environment. Much of it comes from human activities such as mining and manufacturing. Lead used to be in paint; older houses may still have lead paint. You could be exposed to lead by: Eating food or drinking water that contains lead. Water pipes in older homes may contain lead. Working in a job where lead is used Using…
Read more about Lead Poisoning at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •lead poisoning (T56.0-)
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code R78.71?
- R78.71 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Abnormal lead level in blood". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
- Is R78.71 a billable code?
- Yes — R78.71 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from R78.71?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): lead poisoning (T56.0-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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