R74.02 – Elevation of levels of lactic acid dehydrogenase [LDH]
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis
- Code
R74.02(claims format:R7402)- Description
- Elevation of levels of lactic acid dehydrogenase [LDH]
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
- Block
- R70-R79 Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis
- Parent codes
- R74 › R74.0
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block R70-R79
- abnormal findings on antenatal screening of mother (O28.-)
- abnormalities of lipids (E78.-)
- abnormalities of platelets and thrombocytes (D69.-)
- abnormalities of white blood cells classified elsewhere (D70-D72)
- coagulation hemorrhagic disorders (D65-D68)
- diagnostic abnormal findings classified elsewhere - see Alphabetical Index
- hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61)
Index terms for R74.02
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in R74.0
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R74.02?
R74.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for elevation of levels of lactic acid dehydrogenase [LDH], in the block R70-R79 (Abnormal findings on examination of blood, without diagnosis).
Is R74.02 a billable code?
Yes. R74.02 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does R74.02 belong to?
It belongs to category R74 – Abnormal serum enzyme levels.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.