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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Potassium

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Potassium

E87.5
E87.72

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

Also Known as:
Hyperkalemia
High Potassium
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Potassium

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Potassium

Use ICD-10 code E87.5 for hyperkalemia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hyperkalemia

Billable Code
E87.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Serum potassium level ≥5.1 mmol/L
  • • Symptoms such as muscle weakness or ECG changes

Applicable To

  • • Elevated potassium

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes both lab values and clinical symptoms.

Hyperkalemia due to missed dialysis

Non-Billable
E87.72
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of missed dialysis session
  • • Serum potassium level ≥5.5 mmol/L

Applicable To

  • • Hyperkalemia from missed dialysis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage between missed dialysis and hyperkalemia is clear.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N18.3

Chronic kidney disease, stage 3

Use when hyperkalemia is due to CKD stage 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for elevated potassium?

The ICD-10 code for elevated potassium, also known as hyperkalemia, is E87.5. This code is used when elevated potassium levels are documented with clinical symptoms or ECG changes.

When should E87.72 be used?

Use E87.72 when hyperkalemia is due to a missed dialysis session, with documentation explicitly stating the missed session and elevated potassium levels.

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