Electrolyte Imbalance ICD-10-CM Codes | 2023

What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Electrolyte Imbalance

Here’s a list of the commonly used ICD codes for electrolyte imbalance, which represent the patient’s condition and ensure proper documentation and reimbursement that practitioners can use:

• E87.0: Hyperosmolality and hypernatremia
• E87.1: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatermia
• E87.20: Acidosis, unspecified
• E87.21: Acute metabolic acidosis
• E87.22: Chronic metabolic acidosis
• E87.29: Other acidosis
• E87.3: Alkalosis
• E87.4: Mixed disorder of acid-base balance
• E87.5: Hyperkalemia
• E87.6: Hypokalemia
• E87.8: Other disorders of electrolyte and fluid balance not elsewhere classified

Do note that these codes reflect different conditions wherein a patient may have electrolyte imbalances. 

Which Electrolyte Imbalance ICD codes are Billable: 

All of the aforementioned ICD-10 codes, which are conditions caused by electrolyte imbalances, are billable. 

Clinical Information

• A patient has electrolyte imbalances when the level of electrolytes in their body is too high or too low. These electrolytes play a vital role in ensuring that body fluids are balanced, the heart rhythm is regulated, and nerves and muscles are functioning properly.
• Some key electrolytes that practitioners often measure to check for electrolyte imbalances are sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphate, and bicarbonate. 
• There are various causes for electrolyte imbalances, including conditions and medications that may impact one’s natural fluid balance. 
• Diagnosis typically involves a physical examination and tests for a single substance or multiple substances, like a basic metabolic panel. 
• Treatment includes providing intervention for the cause of the electrolyte imbalance. However, practitioners usually recommend self-care steps for less severe cases, such as ingesting more electrolyte-rich food or being well-hydrated after physical activity. 

Synonyms Include:

• Electrolyte Disturbance
• Ionic Imbalance
• Mineral Imbalance
• Electrolyte Disorders
• Metabolic Acid-Base Imbalance