ICD-10 E87.6
Billable / SpecificHypokalemia
About ICD-10-CM E87.6
ICD-10-CM code E87.6 represents Hypokalemia. This is a billable/specific code in the Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic chapter (block E87). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM E87.6 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under E87.6. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Potassium [K] deficiency
Medicare LCD Coverage for E87.6
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list E87.6 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing E87.6.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with E87.6
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 80053 Comprehensive metabolic panel — diabetes, HTN, CKD, hyperlipidemia, electrolyte disorders, anemia, thyroid, prediabetes, abnormal labs, routine exam, screening Laboratory
- 80048 Basic metabolic panel — diabetes, HTN, CKD, electrolyte disorders, abnormal labs, routine exam, HF, dehydration Laboratory
- 90935 Hemodialysis single — ESRD, CKD stage 5, acute kidney injury, hyperkalemia, hypokalemia, hypernatremia, drug overdose, unspecified kidney failure Nephrology
Convert E87.6 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| E87.6 | 2768 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To E87.6
Other codes in section E70-E88 (Metabolic disorders).
ICD-10 E87.6, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code E87.6 billable? +
Yes, E87.6 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 E87.6? +
ICD-10 E87.6 includes: Potassium [K] deficiency.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with E87.6? +
Procedures frequently paired with E87.6 include: 80053, 80048, 90935.
What ICD-9 codes does E87.6 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, E87.6 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2768. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 17, 2026.
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