icd-10 code for low k

What are the ICD-10-CM diagnostic groups for low potassium?

Lower than normal levels of potassium in the circulating blood. ICD-10-CM E87.6 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v38.0): 640 Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with mcc 641 Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without mcc

What is the ICD 10 code for excluded note?

E56.1 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 E56.1 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of E56.1 - other international versions of ICD-10 E56.1 may differ. A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes.

What is the latest version of the ICD 10 for kidney disease?

Abnormal results of kidney function studies. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM R94.4 became effective on October 1, 2018. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R94.4 - other international versions of ICD-10 R94.4 may differ.

What are the signs and symptoms of vitamin K deficiency?

Condition due to a deficiency of vitamin k. Deficiency of vitamin k. It may lead to bleeding, manifested with ecchymoses, petechiae, and hematomas. In infants it may cause hemorrhagic disease of newborn with intracranial and retroperitoneal bleeding. ICD-10-CM E56.1 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v 38.0):

What is the ICD-10 code for potassium?

ICD-10 | Hyperkalemia (E87. 5)

What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal potassium?

ICD-10-CM Code for Hyperkalemia E87. 5.

What is the medical code for potassium?

001180: Potassium | Labcorp.

What is hypokalemia disease?

Hypokalemia is a metabolic imbalance characterized by extremely low potassium levels in the blood. It is a symptom of another disease or condition, or a side effect of diuretic drugs.

What does hyperkalemia mean?

Hyperkalemia is the medical term that describes a potassium level in your blood that's higher than normal. Potassium is a chemical that is critical to the function of nerve and muscle cells, including those in your heart. Your blood potassium level is normally 3.6 to 5.2 millimoles per liter (mmol/L).

What is I10 diagnosis?

ICD-Code I10 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Essential (Primary) Hypertension.

What diagnosis will cover potassium?

A potassium blood test is often included in a series of routine blood tests called an electrolyte panel. The test may also be used to monitor or diagnose conditions related to abnormal potassium levels. These conditions include kidney disease, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

What can hypokalemia cause?

More severe cases of low potassium may cause signs and symptoms such as:Muscle twitches.Muscle cramps.Severe muscle weakness, leading to paralysis.Low blood pressure (hypotension).Lightheadedness or faintness.Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias).Excessive urination (polyuria).Excessive thirst (polydipsia).

What is potassium called on blood test?

A potassium blood test is used to detect abnormal potassium levels, including high potassium (hyperkalemia) and low potassium (hypokalemia). It is often used as part of an electrolyte panel or basic metabolic panel for a routine health exam.

What are 3 causes of hypokalemia?

In hypokalemia, the level of potassium in blood is too low.A low potassium level has many causes but usually results from vomiting, diarrhea, adrenal gland disorders, or use of diuretics.A low potassium level can make muscles feel weak, cramp, twitch, or even become paralyzed, and abnormal heart rhythms may develop.More items...

What is considered severe hypokalemia?

Hypokalemia is an electrolyte characterized by low serum potassium concentrations (normal range: 3.5–5.0 mEq/L). Severe and life-threatening hypokalemia is defined when potassium levels are <2.5 mEq/L.

What is a type 1 exclude note?

A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes. It means "not coded here". A type 1 excludes note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as E56.1. A type 1 excludes note is for used for when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.

Can vitamin K cause bleeding?

Condition due to a deficiency of vitamin k. Deficiency of vitamin k. It may lead to bleeding, manifested with ecchymoses, petechiae, and hematomas. In infants it may cause hemorrhagic disease of newborn with intracranial and retroperitoneal bleeding.

The ICD code E876 is used to code Gitelman syndrome

Gitelman syndrome is an autosomal recessive kidney disorder characterized by hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis with hypocalciuria, and hypomagnesemia. It is caused by loss of function mutations of the thiazide sensitive sodium-chloride symporter (also known as NCC, NCCT, or TSC) located in the distal convoluted tubule.

Coding Notes for E87.6 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #640-641 - Misc disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids or electrolytes with MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'E87.6 - Hypokalemia'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code E87.6. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 276.8 was previously used, E87.6 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.

What is Billable K71.6?

BILLABLE K71.6 Toxic liver disease with hepatitis, not elsewhere classified. BILLABLE K71.7 Toxic liver disease with fibrosis and cirrhosis of liver. BILLABLE K71.8 Toxic liver disease with other disorders of liver. BILLABLE K71.9 Toxic liver disease, unspecified.

What does "type 2 excludes" mean?

Type-2 Excludes means the excluded conditions are different, although they may appear similar. A patient may have both conditions, but one does not include the other. Excludes 2 means "not coded here.". Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period - instead, use Section P04-P96.