R73.9

Approximate Synonyms

• Hyperglycemia

• Hyperglycemia high blood sugar)

• Hyperglycemia due to steroid

• Nutrition therapy for pre-diabetes done

• Nutritional therapy for pre-diabetes

• Steroid induced hyperglycemia

Clinical Information

• A disorder characterized by laboratory test results that indicate an elevation in the concentration of blood sugar. It is usually an indication of diabetes mellitus or glucose intolerance.

• A high level of blood sugar. It is usually an indication of diabetes mellitus.

• Abnormally high blood glucose level.

• Higher than normal amount of glucose a type of sugar) in the blood. Hyperglycemia can be a sign of diabetes or other conditions.

Details

• R73.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM R73.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R73.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 R73.9 may differ.