What is the ICD-10 code for lactic acidemia?

The ICD-10 code for lactic acidemia is E87.2, which covers acidosis, including lactic acidosis.

How is lactic acidosis documented?

Lactic acidosis documentation should include lactate levels, pH, and anion gap, explicitly stating 'lactic acidosis.'

ICD-10 Coding for Lactic Acidemia(E87.2, A41.9, E10.10)

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Comprehensive guide to ICD-10 coding for lactic acidemia, including documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Lactic AcidosisHyperlactatemia

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Lactic Acidemia

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

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
E87.2	Acidosis	Use when clinical criteria for lactic acidosis are met.	Lactate >4 mmol/L or >2 mmol/L with pH <7.35 or anion gap >12
R74.02	Elevated Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH)	Use when LDH is elevated but no acidosis is present.	Elevated LDH without acidosis
R89.8	Other Abnormal Findings of Blood Chemistry	Use when lactate is elevated but does not meet acidosis criteria.	Elevated lactate without acidosis

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acidosis

E87.2

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosisE10.10

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Lactic Acidemia.

Failing to document pH and anion gap with elevated lactate.

Impact

Clinical: Misdiagnosis of metabolic conditions., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims.

Mitigation

Educate providers on documentation standards., Use templates that prompt for required lab values.

Using diabetic ketoacidosis codes for lactic acidosis.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect DRG assignment leading to reimbursement issues., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Clarify the type of acidosis with the provider.

Lactic Acidosis Documentation

Impact

Inadequate documentation of lab values for lactic acidosis.

Mitigation

Implement documentation templates and provider education.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with E87.2.

Primary Code

E87.2

Acidosis

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ICD-10 Coding for Lactic Acidemia(E87.2, A41.9, E10.10)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lactic acidemia?

How is lactic acidosis documented?

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