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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Lactic Acid

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Lactic Acid

E87.2
R74.02
R89.8

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

Also Known as:
Hyperlactatemia
Lactic Acidosis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Lactic Acid

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Lactic Acid

Use ICD-10 code E87.2 for metabolic acidosis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Metabolic acidosis

Non-Billable
E87.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of acidosis with elevated lactate
coding:
  • • Avoid using with diabetic ketoacidosis

Applicable To

  • • Lactic acidosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies lactic acidosis with pH and lactate levels.

Elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)

Billable Code
R74.02
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Do not use for lactic acid elevation.

Other abnormal findings of blood chemistry

Billable Code
R89.8
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no acidosis is present.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T38.8x5A

Adverse effect of metformin

Use when lactic acidosis is due to metformin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated lactic acid?

The primary ICD-10 code for lactic acidosis is E87.2, used when both elevated lactate and acidosis are present.

How is lactic acidosis documented?

Lactic acidosis documentation should include pH <7.35, lactate ≥5 mmol/L, and the underlying cause.

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