E87.79
BillableOther fluid overload
Other fluid overload
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)
- androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-)
- congenital adrenal hyperplasia (E25.0)
- hemolytic anemias attributable to enzyme disorders (D55.-)
- Marfan syndrome (Q87.4-)
- 5-alpha-reductase deficiency (E29.1)
- diabetes insipidus (E23.2)
- electrolyte imbalance associated with hyperemesis gravidarum (O21.1)
- electrolyte imbalance following ectopic or molar pregnancy (O08.5)
- familial periodic paralysis (G72.3)
- metabolic acidemia in newborn, unspecified (P19.9)
- edema NOS (R60.9)
- fluid retention (R60.9)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (Q79.6-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Fluid excess21639008
- Fluid overload21639008
- Fluid volume excess21639008
- Hypervolaemia21639008
- Hypervolemia21639008
- Volume excess21639008
- Volume excess, primary hormone excess32442003
- Volume excess, disturbed Starling forces52139007
- Water intoxication71785001
- Water intoxication syndrome71785001
- Volume excess, primary renal sodium retention77624000
- Excess interdialytic weight gain234177008
- Intraoperative fluid overload1148820009
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other fluid overload?
The ICD-10-CM code for other fluid overload is E87.79. The full clinical description is "Other fluid overload". E87.79 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code E87.79 mean?
ICD-10-CM code E87.79 represents "Other fluid overload". It is classified under Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is E87.79 a billable code?
Yes, E87.79 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is E87.79 in?
E87.79 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E87.79?
E87.79 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 10 more.
What SNOMED CT codes does E87.79 map to?
E87.79 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 234177008, 21639008, 1148820009, 52139007, 32442003, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for E87.79?
E87.79 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2921023. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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