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E87.79

Billable

Other fluid overload

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 from various causes other than transfusion, leading to swelling and organ stress.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific cause of fluid overload when possible (heart failure, renal disease, etc.)
  • •This is a catch-all code for fluid overload not classified elsewhere

Code Hierarchy

└E87Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance└E87.7Fluid overload└E87.79Other fluid overload
└E87.79Other fluid overload

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