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ICD-10 Coding for Hypomagnesemia(E83.42, E83.40, E83.49)

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Learn about hypomagnesemia, its ICD-10 coding (E83.42), documentation requirements, and billing considerations. Ensure accurate coding with specific lab values and symptoms.

Also known as:
Low magnesiumMagnesium deficiency
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Hypomagnesemia

E00-E89Primary Range

Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescription
E83.42Hypomagnesemia
P71.2Neonatal hypomagnesemia
Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Hypomagnesemia
E83.42Billable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Other disorders of magnesium metabolismE83.49

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Hypomagnesemia.

Vague documentation of magnesium levels

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential for claim denials.

Mitigation

Always document specific lab values., Include clinical symptoms and treatment.

Using unspecified codes like E83.40

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to claim denials., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate data representation.

Mitigation

Use E83.42 with specific magnesium levels and symptoms.

Documentation of serum magnesium levels

Impact

Lack of specific lab values can lead to audit issues.

Mitigation

Ensure all lab results are documented clearly.

Frequently Asked Questions

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