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ICD-10 Coding for Low Albumin

E88.09
R77.0
E46

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

Also Known as:
Hypoalbuminemia
Low Serum Albumin
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Low Albumin

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Low Albumin

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

  • • Albumin level <3.5 g/dL with a documented metabolic disorder.

Applicable To

  • • Hypoalbuminemia due to metabolic disorders

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation links hypoalbuminemia to a specific metabolic disorder.

Abnormality of albumin

Billable Code
R77.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Albumin ≤2.9 g/dL
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E46

Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition

Use when hypoalbuminemia is due to malnutrition.

E88.09

Other disorders of plasma-protein metabolism, not elsewhere classified

Use as secondary when malnutrition is the primary cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for low albumin?

The ICD-10 code for low albumin due to metabolic disorders is E88.09. Use R77.0 for isolated lab findings without a known cause.

How do you document hypoalbuminemia?

Document hypoalbuminemia by including specific albumin levels, etiology, and clinical symptoms. For example, 'Albumin 2.4 g/dL due to liver disease.'

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  • • No underlying metabolic disorder
  • Applicable To

    • • Isolated low albumin findings

    Important Notes

    • • Do not use if a metabolic disorder is documented.

    Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition

    Billable Code
    E46
    Billable

    Diagnostic Criteria

    • • Albumin <3.4 g/dL
    • • Weight loss or BMI <18.5

    Applicable To

    • • Malnutrition with low albumin

    Important Notes

    • • Ensure documentation supports malnutrition diagnosis.