Effective from
- Added
Abnormal gadolinium level in blood
Billable diagnosis code
CDC/NCHS · FY2027toxic effect of gadolinium (T56.82-)
code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
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Official coding guidelines → · CMS ↗First observed · 2026-10-01
Latest recorded change · FY2027
Effective from
Abnormal gadolinium level in blood
Billable diagnosis code
CDC/NCHS · FY2027| All editions | Effective from | Code history |
|---|---|---|
| FY2027 | 2026-10-01 | Added |
toxic effect of gadolinium (T56.82-)
code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Historical assignments from the CDC conversion table support data retrieval. They do not authorize substituting a previous code for the current code.
Previous assignment: R78.79
Other entries in the same category; these are not automatic substitutes.
| Code | Description | Category · further specificity required |
|---|---|---|
| R78.71 | Abnormal lead level in blood | Billable / specific |
| R78.79 | Finding of abnormal level of heavy metals in blood | Billable / specific |
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