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E87.5

Billable

Hyperkalemia

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

What This Code Means

A condition where potassium levels in the blood are abnormally high, which can affect heart rhythm and muscle function.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the severity level if specified (mild, moderate, severe)
  • •Identify the underlying cause (kidney failure, medication, tissue damage) for complete coding

Code Hierarchy

└E87Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance└E87.5Hyperkalemia
└E87.5Hyperkalemia

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