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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lactic Acidemia

ICD-10 Coding for Lactic Acidemia

E87.2
R74.02
R89.8

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

Also Known as:
Lactic Acidosis
Hyperlactatemia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lactic Acidemia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lactic Acidemia

Use ICD-10 code E87.2 for acidosis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acidosis

Non-Billable
E87.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Lactate >4 mmol/L or >2 mmol/L with pH <7.35

Applicable To

  • • Lactic acidosis
  • • Metabolic acidosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies lactic acidosis and includes lab values.

Elevated Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)

Billable Code
R74.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Elevated LDH without acidosis

Important Notes

  • • Document LDH levels and absence of acidosis.

Other Abnormal Findings of Blood Chemistry

Billable Code
R89.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Elevated lactate without acidosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies elevated lactate without acidosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R74.02

Elevated LDH

Use when elevated LDH is present without acidosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lactic acidemia?

The ICD-10 code for lactic acidemia is E87.2, which covers acidosis, including lactic acidosis.

How is lactic acidosis documented?

Lactic acidosis documentation should include lactate levels, pH, and anion gap, explicitly stating 'lactic acidosis.'

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