E87.7
Non-billableFluid overload
Fluid overload
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
- •edema NOSR60.9
- •fluid retentionR60.9
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(8)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(24)
UMLS
- Fluid excessC0546817
- Fluid overloadC0546817
- Fluid overload in bloodC0546817
- Fluid overload, unspecifiedC0546817
- Fluid volume excessC0546817
- HyperhydrationC0546817
- HypervolaemiaC0546817
- HypervolemiaC0546817
- Hypervolemia (finding)C0546817
- Volume excessC0546817
- Volume overloadC0546817
- excess fluidC0546817
- excess fluid volumeC0546817
- excess fluidsC0546817
- fluid excessC0546817
- fluid excess volumeC0546817
- fluid overloadC0546817
- fluid volume excessC0546817
- fluids overloadC0546817
- hypervolaemiaC0546817
- hypervolemiaC0546817
- overloaded volumeC0546817
- volume excessC0546817
- volume overloadC0546817
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fluid overload?
The ICD-10-CM code for fluid overload is E87.7. The full clinical description is "Fluid overload". E87.7 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code E87.7 mean?
ICD-10-CM code E87.7 represents “Fluid overload”. 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 E87.7 a billable code?
No, E87.7 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under E87.7.
What chapter is E87.7 in?
E87.7 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E87.7?
E87.7 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 are the subcategories under E87.7?
E87.7 has 3 child codes, including: E87.70 (Fluid overload, unspecified), E87.71 (Transfusion associated circulatory overload), E87.79 (Other fluid overload).
What are the UMLS CUIs for E87.7?
E87.7 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0546817. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does E87.7 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fluid overload 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 E87.7?
E87.7 maps to the ICD-11 code: 5C78 (Fluid overload).
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