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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pseudohyponatremia

ICD-10 Coding for Pseudohyponatremia

E78.5
C90.00
R79.89

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

Also Known as:
Laboratory artifact hyponatremia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pseudohyponatremia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pseudohyponatremia

Use ICD-10 code E78.5 for hyperlipidemia, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

Billable Code
E78.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of high triglycerides with normal sodium on direct ISE.

Applicable To

  • • Hypertriglyceridemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies hyperlipidemia as the cause.

Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

Billable Code
C90.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • Hyperproteinemia due to multiple myeloma

    Important Notes

    • • Document the presence of multiple myeloma and its impact on sodium levels.

    Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Billable Code
    R79.89
    Billable

    Diagnostic Criteria

      Important Notes

      • • Use as a last resort when no specific cause is identified.
      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the ICD-10 code for pseudohyponatremia?

      Pseudohyponatremia itself is not coded. Instead, code the underlying cause such as hyperlipidemia (E78.5) or multiple myeloma (C90.00).

      How do you document pseudohyponatremia?

      Document pseudohyponatremia by specifying the underlying cause, lab results, and sodium levels confirmed by direct ISE.

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