What does ICD-10-CM code E87.6 mean?
E87.6 represents Hypokalemia. This code falls under Chapter 4 (Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases) and is used for documentation, reporting, and billing of this metabolic condition. Coders frequently reference this code as hypokalemia icd 10 or hypokalemia.
Depending on the clinical diagnosis, management may involve triamterene, potassium phosphate, potassium acetate. Refer to current clinical guidelines and provider documentation for treatment decisions.
Code category and hierarchy
- Chapter: 4 – Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (E00-E89)
- Category: E87
- Code: E87.6 – Hypokalemia
Guideline notes and coding considerations
Important Guideline Note
Assign E87.6 only when documentation clearly supports this diagnosis. Review the excludes notes and ensure no conflicts with other assigned codes.
- Specificity: Assign E87.6 only when documentation supports this specific diagnosis.
Learn the underlying rules in the ICD-10 Coding Guidelines, Specificity Requirements.
Documentation tips (what coders should confirm)
- Verify the clinical documentation supports the use of E87.6
Validate E87.6 Against ICD 10 CM Coding Guidelines
Check this code against official guidelines for conflicts and compliance issues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ICD-10-CM code for hypokalemia is E87.6, which represents hypokalemia. This code is also commonly referenced as hypokalemia. Verify this code using the ICD Code Auditor to ensure guideline compliance.
Yes. E87.6 is an active ICD-10-CM diagnosis code used to classify hypokalemia for clinical documentation, reporting, and medical billing purposes.
Use the ICD Code Auditor to check E87.6 against official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines. The tool validates by fiscal year and patient gender to identify potential conflicts.
Documentation should clearly describe the clinical condition represented by E87.6 (Hypokalemia). Include relevant clinical findings, diagnostic test results, provider assessment, and the treatment plan. The diagnosis must be supported by the medical record and not based solely on lab results without clinical interpretation.
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