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 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
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(27)
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
Clinical Terms
- Volume excess, primary hormone excess
- Water intoxication syndrome
- Fluid volume excess
- Hypervolemia
- Hypervolaemia
- Fluid excess
- Volume excess, primary renal sodium retention
- Intraoperative fluid overload
- Volume excess
- Fluid overload
- Excess interdialytic weight gain
- Water intoxication
- Volume excess, disturbed Starling forces
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.
How does E87.79 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other 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 E87.79?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for E87.79 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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