ICD-10-CM · E87.5
ICD-10 E87.5: Hyperkalemia
Elevated K.
Code
E87.5
Category
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
Clinical context
Elevated K.
Documentation requirements
- K level
- ECG changes if severe
Common related procedures
- 80053
- 93000 ECG
Common payer denial patterns
- Often medication-related
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 E87.5 mean?
Hyperkalemia
When is this code documented?
Elevated K.
What documentation supports this code?
K level; ECG changes if severe.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
Often medication-related.
Related diagnoses
Sources
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