High calcium levels may signal the presence of serious underlying disease including kidney failure, adrenal gland failure (called Addison’s disease), a parathyroid gland tumor, and some types of cancer.
While any cancer may theoretically cause elevated blood calcium levels, certain ones are over-represented, particularly lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and squamous cell carcinoma. Other major possible causes include: Kidney disease: Any metabolic insult or toxin that acutely damages the kidneys can cause high blood calcium.
Hyperparathyroidism means your body releases excess parathyroid hormone, which can elevate your blood calcium level. “When the calcium is high because of an overactive parathyroid gland, that means the calcium is coming from the bones, and that can result in fractures,” Dr. Williams says.
Hypercalcemia
ICD-10 code E83. 52 for Hypercalcemia is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases .
Abnormally high concentration of calcium in the peripheral blood.
ICD-9 Code 588.81 -Secondary hyperparathyroidism (of renal origin)- Codify by AAPC.
Unspecified disorder of calcium metabolism E83. 50 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM E83. 50 became effective on October 1, 2021.
ICD-10-CM Code for Secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin N25. 81.
E21. 3 - Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified | ICD-10-CM.
Disorder of parathyroid gland, unspecified The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM E21. 5 became effective on October 1, 2021.
If you have a high level of ionized calcium in your blood, it can indicate: hyperparathyroidism, which is an overactive parathyroid gland. a sedentary lifestyle or lack of mobility. milk-alkali syndrome, which is high levels of calcium in the body due to consuming too much milk, antacids, or calcium carbonate over time.
Ionized calcium is calcium in your blood that is not attached to proteins. It is also called free calcium.
LOINC MapOrder CodeOrder Code NameResult LOINC001016Calcium17861-6
Abnormally high level of calcium in the blood; manifestations include fatigability, muscle weakness, depression, anorexia, nausea, and constipation. Higher than normal levels of calcium in the blood. Some types of cancer increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM E83.52 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Higher than normal levels of calcium in the blood. Some types of cancer increase the risk of hypercalcemia.
Contact your doctor if you develop signs and symptoms that might indicate hypercalcemia, such as being extremely thirsty, urinating frequently and having abdominal pain.
A rare genetic disorder known as familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia causes an increase of calcium in your blood because of faulty calcium receptors in your body. This condition doesn't cause symptoms or complications of hypercalcemia.
Overactive parathyroid glands (hyperparathyroidism). This most common cause of hypercalcemia can stem from a small, noncancerous (benign) tumor or enlargement of one or more of the four parathyroid glands.
Too much calcium in your blood can weaken your bones, create kidney stones, and interfere with how your heart and brain work. Hypercalcemia is usually a result of overactive parathyroid glands. These four tiny glands are situated in the neck, near the thyroid gland. Other causes of hypercalcemia include cancer, certain other medical disorders, ...
Besides building strong bones and teeth, calcium helps muscles contract and nerves transmit signals. Normally, if there isn't enough calcium in your blood, your parathyroid glands secrete a hormone that triggers: Your bones to release calcium into your blood. Your digestive tract to absorb more calcium.
Over time, bones that don't bear weight release calcium into the blood. Severe dehydration. A common cause of mild or transient hypercalcemia is dehydration. Having less fluid in your blood causes a rise in calcium concentrations.
Your kidneys to excrete less calcium and activate more vitamin D, which plays a vital role in calcium absorption