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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dehydration

ICD-10 Coding for Dehydration

E86.0
E86.2

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dehydration includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Fluid Deficiency
Hypohydration
fluid deficit
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dehydration

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dehydration

Use ICD-10 code E86.0 for dehydration, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dehydration

Billable Code
E86.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of clinical signs of dehydration
coding:
  • • Dehydration is the primary condition treated

Applicable To

  • • General dehydration

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports dehydration as the primary focus of treatment.

Dehydration due to diarrhea

Non-Billable
E86.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented diarrhea
  • • Fluid loss

Applicable To

  • • Dehydration caused by diarrhea

Important Notes

  • • Ensure diarrhea is documented as the cause of dehydration.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E87.0

Hypernatremia

Use alongside E86.0 when hypernatremia is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dehydration?

The ICD-10 code for general dehydration is E86.0. If dehydration is due to diarrhea, use E86.2.

How do you code dehydration with hypernatremia?

Code E86.0 for dehydration and E87.0 for hypernatremia when both conditions are present.

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