E87.21
BillableAcute metabolic acidosis
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A sudden condition where the blood becomes too acidic due to metabolic problems such as kidney disease, diabetes, or lactic acid buildup.
Coding Tips
- •Document the underlying cause (diabetic ketoacidosis, lactic acidosis, renal failure, etc.) as a secondary diagnosis
- •Include the pH or bicarbonate level if documented to support severity assessment
Code Hierarchy
└E87Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance└E87.2Acidosis└E87.21Acute metabolic acidosis
└E87.21Acute metabolic acidosis