E87.22

E87.22

Billable

Chronic metabolic acidosis

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A long-term condition where the blood becomes too acidic due to metabolic problems, such as kidney disease or diabetes complications.

Coding Tips

•Verify the underlying cause (kidney disease, diabetes, etc.) and code it separately if documented
•This is specifically for chronic cases; acute metabolic acidosis uses different codes

Code First

underlying etiology, if applicable

Code Hierarchy

└E87Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance └E87.2Acidosis └E87.22Chronic metabolic acidosis

└E87.22Chronic metabolic acidosis