R78.72
✓ Billable
Abnormal gadolinium level in blood
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings
Code
R78.72
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
Yes — valid for submission
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Excludes1 — never code together
- toxic effect of gadolinium (T56.82-)
Excludes2 — not included here, but may code together
- mental or behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (F10-F19)
Use additional code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R78.72?
ICD-10-CM code R78.72 represents Abnormal gadolinium level in blood. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is R78.72 billable?
Yes. R78.72 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.
What chapter is R78.72 in?
R78.72 belongs to the Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings chapter (R00–R99) of ICD-10-CM.
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