E87 ICD-10-CM Code: Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
E87Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where E87 sits
- 1
Chapter 4
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
- 2
Section
Metabolic disorders (E70-E88)
- 3
Category E87
Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
- 4
Code E87
Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
More specific choices
Codes under E87
E87 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for E87.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for E87.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for E87.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- diabetes insipidus (E23.2)
- electrolyte imbalance associated with hyperemesis gravidarum (O21.1)
- electrolyte imbalance following ectopic or molar pregnancy (O08.5)
- familial periodic paralysis (G72.3)
- metabolic acidemia in newborn, unspecified (P19.9)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for E87.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code E87 mean?
E87 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance.”
Is E87 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. E87 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is E87 located in ICD-10-CM?
E87 is listed in Chapter 4, Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89), within Metabolic disorders (E70-E88) (E70–E88), under category E87, Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance.
What coding notes are listed for E87?
No inclusion terms are listed for E87 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: diabetes insipidus (E23.2); electrolyte imbalance associated with hyperemesis gravidarum (O21.1); electrolyte imbalance following ectopic or molar pregnancy (O08.5); familial periodic paralysis (G72.3); metabolic acidemia in newborn, unspecified (P19.9). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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