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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hyperkalemia

ICD-10 Coding for Hyperkalemia

E87.5
E87.72

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hyperkalemia

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

clinical:
  • • Presence of serum potassium ≥5.5 mmol/L with symptoms or ECG changes.
documentation:
  • • Clinician documentation confirming hyperkalemia.

Applicable To

  • • High potassium levels

Important Notes

  • • Ensure clinical documentation supports the diagnosis of hyperkalemia beyond lab values.

Hyperkalemia due to missed dialysis

Non-Billable
E87.72
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documentation of missed dialysis session
  • • Serum potassium level ≥6.0 mmol/L

Applicable To

  • • Hyperkalemia in patients missing dialysis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage to missed dialysis is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I12.0

Hypertensive CKD with ESRD

Use when hyperkalemia is due to hypertensive CKD.

E87.72

Hyperkalemia due to missed dialysis

Use when hyperkalemia is specifically due to missed dialysis sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hyperkalemia?

The ICD-10 code for hyperkalemia is E87.5, used when hyperkalemia is confirmed by clinical documentation.

When should E87.72 be used instead of E87.5?

E87.72 is used for hyperkalemia due to missed dialysis sessions, requiring documentation of the missed session.

How is hyperkalemia documented for coding?

Hyperkalemia should be documented with serum potassium levels, clinical symptoms, and any ECG changes.

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