Question 1

Is E86 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, E86 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code E86 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code E86 represents Volume depletion. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code E86?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for E86 is section:E70-E88 (Metabolic disorders (E70-E88)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from E86?

Accepted Answer

Code E86 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: dehydration of newborn (P74.1); postprocedural hypovolemic shock (T81.19); traumatic hypovolemic shock (T79.4). These conditions cannot be coded together with E86 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 5

Should I use additional codes with E86?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding E86, consider adding codes for: code(s) for any associated disorders of electrolyte and acid-base balance (E87.-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

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