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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Electrolyte Imbalance

ICD-10 Coding for Electrolyte Imbalance

E87.0
E87.5
E87.6

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

Also Known as:
Electrolyte Disorder
Electrolyte Disturbance
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Electrolyte Imbalance

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

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

  • • Serum sodium >145 mEq/L with clinical symptoms.

Applicable To

  • • Hypernatremia

Important Notes

  • • Document serum sodium levels and any related symptoms.

Hyperkalemia

Billable Code
E87.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Serum potassium >5.0 mEq/L
  • • EKG changes such as peaked T waves

Applicable To

  • • Elevated potassium level

Important Notes

  • • Document serum potassium levels and any related symptoms.

Hypokalemia

Billable Code
E87.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Serum potassium <3.5 mEq/L
  • • Symptoms such as muscle cramps or arrhythmias

Applicable To

  • • Low potassium level

Important Notes

  • • Document serum potassium levels and any related symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for electrolyte imbalance?

The ICD-10 code for a general electrolyte imbalance is E87.8, but specific imbalances like hyperkalemia (E87.5) or hypokalemia (E87.6) should be used when documented.

How do you code hypokalemia in ICD-10?

Hypokalemia is coded as E87.6 in ICD-10. Documentation should include serum potassium levels and symptoms like muscle cramps.

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