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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hyperpotassemia

ICD-10 Coding for Hyperpotassemia

E87.5
E87.72

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for hyperpotassemia 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 Hyperpotassemia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hyperpotassemia

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:
  • • Serum potassium level ≥5.1 mmol/L with clinical symptoms
documentation:
  • • Explicit documentation of hyperkalemia by a clinician

Applicable To

  • • High serum potassium

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly states hyperkalemia and its clinical confirmation.

Hyperkalemia due to missed dialysis

Non-Billable
E87.72
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documentation of missed dialysis sessions
  • • Serum potassium level ≥5.1 mmol/L

Applicable To

  • • Hyperkalemia from dialysis noncompliance

Important Notes

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

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I12.0

Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

Use when hyperkalemia is associated with CKD and hypertension.

Z91.15

Patient's noncompliance with renal dialysis

Use to indicate noncompliance with dialysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hyperpotassemia?

The ICD-10 code for hyperpotassemia, also known as hyperkalemia, is E87.5. If due to missed dialysis, use E87.72.

How is hyperpotassemia documented?

Hyperpotassemia should be documented with clinician confirmation, lab results, and any related symptoms or treatments.

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