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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hypocalcemia

ICD-10 Coding for Hypocalcemia

E83.51
E20.810

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

Also Known as:
Calcium deficiency
Low blood calcium
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hypocalcemia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hypocalcemia

Use ICD-10 code E83.51 for hypocalcemia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hypocalcemia

Billable Code
E83.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Total calcium ≤ 8.5 mg/dL or ionized calcium ≤ 4.6 mg/dL
  • • Symptoms such as neuromuscular irritability or prolonged QT interval

Applicable To

  • • Symptomatic hypocalcemia
  • • Severe hypocalcemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document calcium levels and symptoms clearly.

Autosomal dominant hypocalcemia

Billable Code
E20.810
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Genetic testing confirming autosomal dominant hypocalcemia

Applicable To

  • • Genetic hypocalcemia

Important Notes

  • • Genetic confirmation is crucial for this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N18.9

Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

Use when CKD is the underlying cause of hypocalcemia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hypocalcemia?

The ICD-10 code for hypocalcemia is E83.51, used for general cases of low calcium levels in the blood.

How do you code hypocalcemia due to CKD?

For hypocalcemia due to CKD, code N18.9 for CKD first, followed by E83.51 for hypocalcemia.

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