Is R70 a billable code?
No. R70 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
R70: Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
R70 groups related diagnoses under elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under R70
R70 questions
What does R70 mean?
R70 is the ICD-10-CM code for Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and abnormality of plasma viscosity. It is in chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.