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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Fluid Overload

ICD-10 Coding for Fluid Overload

E87.70

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

Also Known as:
Volume Overload
Hypervolemia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Fluid Overload

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Fluid Overload

Use ICD-10 code E87.70 for fluid overload, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Fluid overload, unspecified

Billable Code
E87.70
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of clinical signs of fluid overload without CHF exacerbation.
coding:
  • • Sequence as primary when fluid overload is the main treatment focus.

Applicable To

  • • Volume overload

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the cause of fluid overload to avoid incorrect coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z91.15

Noncompliance with renal dialysis

Use when fluid overload is due to missed dialysis treatments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for fluid overload?

The ICD-10 code for fluid overload is E87.70, used when fluid overload is the primary focus of treatment.

How do you code fluid overload due to missed dialysis?

Code E87.70 for fluid overload, Z91.15 for noncompliance with dialysis, and N18.6 for ESRD.

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