Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acute hypokalemia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acute Hypokalemia
Use ICD-10 code E87.6 for hypokalemia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Adverse effect of diuretics
Use when hypokalemia is drug-induced.
The ICD-10 code for acute hypokalemia is E87.6, used when hypokalemia is diagnosed without an underlying condition.
Document hypokalemia by including serum potassium levels, symptoms, and treatment details such as potassium supplementation.