ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 E87.3

Billable / Specific CC

Alkalosis

E87
Block
3
Synonyms
90
LCDs
3
Payer Policies
0
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM E87.3

ICD-10-CM code E87.3 represents Alkalosis. This is a billable/specific code in the Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic chapter (block E87). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM E87.3 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Coding Tips for E87.3

Specialist guidance from the PayerReady Medical Coding Team. Specificity warnings, HCC capture rules, sequencing notes.

Inpatient DRG impact: CC

E87.3 is designated CC for MS-DRG grouping. On inpatient claims, this code can shift the DRG to the with-CC variant when documented as a present-on-admission secondary diagnosis. Hospital CDI programs flag CC opportunities during chart review. Failure to capture this code may leave 30 to 80 percent of the inpatient stay revenue unrealized.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under E87.3. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Alkalosis NOS
  • Metabolic alkalosis
  • Respiratory alkalosis

Inpatient DRG Impact, CC

codes Alkalosis. As a Complication/Comorbidity (CC), this contributes to DRG severity adjustment when documented alongside the principal diagnosis.

Medicare LCD Coverage for E87.3

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list E87.3 as a covered diagnosis.

90 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 90 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94660 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94726 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94664 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94618 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94772 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94642 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G0238 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94004 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94668 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Article ID: 57224, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 901 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 94680 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing E87.3.

3 policies

3 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Respiratory Care
Policy ID: ART-57224
Billing and Coding: Electrocardiograms
Policy ID: ART-57326
Billing and Coding: Monitored Anesthesia Care
Policy ID: ART-57361

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with E87.3

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for E87.3

We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.

Convert E87.3 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
E87.3 2763 00000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 E87.3, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code E87.3 billable? +

Yes, E87.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What other names or terms map to E87.3? +

ICD-10 E87.3 includes: Alkalosis NOS; Metabolic alkalosis; Respiratory alkalosis.

Is E87.3 a CC or MCC for inpatient DRG? +

Yes, this code is designated as CC. Documenting as a secondary diagnosis on inpatient claims can shift the DRG to a higher-weighted category.

What ICD-9 codes does E87.3 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, E87.3 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2763. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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