Specific code 2006 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 794.7
nOnspecific abnormal results of function study of basal metabolism
  • Short description: ABN BASAL METABOL STUDY.
  • ICD-9-CM 794.7 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 794.7 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 794.7 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM R94.8 Abnormal results of function studies of other organs and systems
Applies To
  • Abnormal basal metabolic rate [BMR]
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 794.7:
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