E87.70
BillableFluid overload, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where the body retains too much fluid, causing swelling and putting strain on the heart and other organs, without a specified cause.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the specific type of fluid overload is not documented
- •If the cause is known (heart failure, kidney disease, etc.), use a more specific code
Code Hierarchy
└E87Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance└E87.7Fluid overload└E87.70Fluid overload, unspecified
└E87.70Fluid overload, unspecified