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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Magnesium Screening

ICD-10 Coding for Magnesium Screening

E83.42
N18.3

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

Also Known as:
Serum Magnesium Test
Magnesium Level Check
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Magnesium Screening

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Magnesium Screening

Use ICD-10 code E83.42 for hypomagnesemia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hypomagnesemia

Billable Code
E83.42
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Serum magnesium <1.7 mg/dL with symptoms
documentation:
  • • Link symptoms directly to magnesium deficiency

Applicable To

  • • Low magnesium levels

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes both lab values and clinical symptoms.

Chronic kidney disease, stage 3

Non-Billable
N18.3
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • eGFR 30-59 mL/min/1.73m²

Applicable To

  • • Moderate CKD

Important Notes

  • • Document CKD stage and rationale for magnesium testing.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R25.2

Cramps and spasms

Use when cramps are present alongside hypomagnesemia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hypomagnesemia?

The ICD-10 code for hypomagnesemia is E83.42, used when low serum magnesium levels are documented with clinical symptoms.

When should magnesium screening be coded?

Magnesium screening should be coded when there is documented low serum magnesium with symptoms such as tetany or arrhythmias.

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