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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hypoproteinemia

ICD-10 Coding for Hypoproteinemia

E88.09
R77.0

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

Also Known as:
Low protein levels
Protein deficiency
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hypoproteinemia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hypoproteinemia

Use ICD-10 code E88.09 for other disorders of plasma-protein metabolism, not elsewhere classified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other disorders of plasma-protein metabolism, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
E88.09
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Serum albumin <3.5 g/dL with documented metabolic disorder
coding:
  • • Use E88.09 when hypoproteinemia is primary and not due to malnutrition.

Applicable To

  • • Hypoproteinemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of serum protein levels and underlying causes.

Abnormality of albumin

Billable Code
R77.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Albumin <3.5 g/dL
  • • Normal total protein levels

Applicable To

  • • Isolated albumin abnormality

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of isolated albumin abnormality without metabolic cause.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R60.1

Generalized edema

Use to document edema as a symptom of hypoproteinemia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hypoproteinemia?

The ICD-10 code for hypoproteinemia is E88.09, used for disorders of plasma-protein metabolism.

How is hypoproteinemia documented?

Document hypoproteinemia by including serum protein levels and specifying any underlying conditions causing the disorder.

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