Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for hyperlactatemia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hyperlactatemia
Use ICD-10 code R74.02 for elevated ldh, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
The ICD-10 code for hyperlactatemia is R89.8, used for elevated lactate levels without acidosis.
Use E87.2 when hyperlactatemia is accompanied by metabolic acidosis, indicated by lactate ≥4 mmol/L and pH <7.35.