E87
Non-billableOther disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- •transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newbornP70-P74
- •androgen insensitivity syndromeE34.5
- •congenital adrenal hyperplasiaE25.0
- •hemolytic anemias attributable to enzyme disordersD55
- •Marfan syndromeQ87.4
- •5-alpha-reductase deficiencyE29.1
- •diabetes insipidusE23.2
- •electrolyte imbalance associated with hyperemesis gravidarumO21.1
- •electrolyte imbalance following ectopic or molar pregnancyO08.5
- •familial periodic paralysisG72.3
- •metabolic acidemia in newborn, unspecifiedP19.9
Child Codes (9)
E87.0Hyperosmolality and hypernatremia
E87.1Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
E87.2Acidosis
E87.3Alkalosis
E87.4Mixed disorder of acid-base balance
E87.5Hyperkalemia
E87.6Hypokalemia
E87.7Fluid overload
E87.8Oth disorders of electrolyte and fluid balance, NEC
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance?
The ICD-10-CM code for other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance is E87. The full clinical description is "Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance". E87 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code E87 mean?
ICD-10-CM code E87 represents “Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance”. It is classified under Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is E87 a billable code?
No, E87 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under E87.
What chapter is E87 in?
E87 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E87?
E87 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74); androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-); congenital adrenal hyperplasia (E25.0); and 8 more.
What are the subcategories under E87?
E87 has 9 child codes, including: E87.0 (Hyperosmolality and hypernatremia), E87.1 (Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia), E87.2 (Acidosis), E87.3 (Alkalosis), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for E87?
E87 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494355. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does E87 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of E87?
E87 maps to the ICD-11 code: 5C7Z (Disorders of fluid, electrolyte or acid-base balance, unspecified).
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