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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Electrolyte Abnormalities

ICD-10 Coding for Electrolyte Abnormalities

E87.0
E87.1
E87.5

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

Also Known as:
Electrolyte Imbalance
Electrolyte Disorders
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Electrolyte Abnormalities

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Electrolyte Abnormalities

Use ICD-10 code E87.0 for hyperosmolality and hypernatremia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hyperosmolality and hypernatremia

Billable Code
E87.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Serum sodium >145 mEq/L with clinical symptoms
documentation:
  • • Provider documentation of hypernatremia

Applicable To

  • • Hypernatremia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure hypernatremia is documented explicitly by the provider.

Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

Billable Code
E87.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Serum sodium <135 mEq/L
documentation:
  • • Documented diagnosis of hyponatremia

Applicable To

  • • Hyponatremia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure hyponatremia is documented explicitly by the provider.

Hyperkalemia

Billable Code
E87.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Serum potassium >5.2 mEq/L
documentation:
  • • Documented diagnosis of hyperkalemia

Applicable To

  • • Elevated potassium levels

Important Notes

  • • Ensure hyperkalemia is documented explicitly by the provider.

Hypokalemia

Billable Code
E87.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Serum potassium <3.5 mEq/L
documentation:
  • • Documented diagnosis of hypokalemia

Applicable To

  • • Low potassium levels

Important Notes

  • • Ensure hypokalemia is documented explicitly by the provider.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for electrolyte abnormalities?

The ICD-10 code range for electrolyte abnormalities is E87, covering conditions like hypernatremia (E87.0) and hypokalemia (E87.6).

How do you code hypernatremia in ICD-10?

Hypernatremia is coded as E87.0 in ICD-10, used when serum sodium is >145 mEq/L and documented by the provider.

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