Question 1

Is E87 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, E87 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 E87 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code E87 represents Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance. 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

When was ICD-10 code E87 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code E87 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code E87?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for E87 is section:E70-E88 (Metabolic disorders (E70-E88)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from E87?

Accepted Answer

Code E87 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: diabetes insipidus (E23.2); electrolyte imbalance associated with hyperemesis gravidarum (O21.1); electrolyte imbalance following ectopic or molar pregnancy (O08.5) and 2 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with E87 as they represent different diagnoses.

E872026

Excludes111Not coded together

Excludes21Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Is E87 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code E87 mean?

When was ICD-10 code E87 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code E87?

What conditions are excluded from E87?