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E87.29

Billable

Other acidosis

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

What This Code Means

A condition where the blood becomes too acidic from causes other than chronic metabolic acidosis, such as lactic acidosis or other metabolic problems.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code when the type of acidosis is specified but doesn't fit other specific categories
  • •Document the specific type of acidosis (lactic, hyperchloremic, etc.) for clarity

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • acute respiratory acidosis (J96.02)
  • chronic respiratory acidosis (J96.12)

Code Hierarchy

└E87Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance└E87.2Acidosis└E87.29Other acidosis
└E87.29Other acidosis

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