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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Potassium Level Disorders

ICD-10 Coding for Potassium Level Disorders

E87.5
E87.6

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

Also Known as:
Hyperkalemia
Hypokalemia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Potassium Level Disorders

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Potassium Level Disorders

Use ICD-10 code E87.5 for hyperkalemia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hyperkalemia

Billable Code
E87.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Potassium level >5.0 mmol/L with clinical symptoms
documentation:
  • • Provider documentation explicitly states hyperkalemia

Applicable To

  • • Elevated potassium level

Important Notes

  • • Ensure provider documentation supports hyperkalemia diagnosis.

Hypokalemia

Billable Code
E87.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Potassium level <3.5 mmol/L with symptoms
documentation:
  • • Document any treatment or supplementation required for hypokalemia

Applicable To

  • • Low potassium level

Important Notes

  • • Document any treatment or supplementation required for hypokalemia.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I12.0

Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

Use when hyperkalemia is due to hypertensive CKD.

Z79.2

Long term (current) use of diuretics

Use when hypokalemia is due to diuretic use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hyperkalemia?

The ICD-10 code for hyperkalemia is E87.5, used when potassium levels exceed 5.0 mmol/L with clinical symptoms.

How is hypokalemia documented in ICD-10?

Hypokalemia is documented with ICD-10 code E87.6, applicable when potassium levels are below 3.5 mmol/L and treatment is required.

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