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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Refeeding Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Refeeding Syndrome

E87.8
E43

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

Also Known as:
Refeeding Hypophosphatemia
Refeeding Electrolyte Imbalance
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Refeeding Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Refeeding Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code E87.8 for other specified disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance

Billable Code
E87.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of documented electrolyte imbalances post-refeeding
coding:
  • • Use E87.8 only with specific electrolyte documentation

Applicable To

  • • Electrolyte disturbances from refeeding

Important Notes

  • • Ensure electrolyte disturbances are documented with specific lab values.

Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

Billable Code
E43
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • ASPEN/GLIM criteria: >5% weight loss in 1 month
  • • BMI <18.5

Applicable To

  • • Severe malnutrition

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of malnutrition criteria is present.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E43

Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

Use alongside E87.8 when malnutrition is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for refeeding syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for refeeding syndrome, when specific electrolyte imbalances are documented, is E87.8.

How do you code refeeding syndrome?

Code refeeding syndrome with E87.8 when specific electrolyte imbalances like hypophosphatemia are documented.

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