ICD-10 E87.8
Billable / SpecificOther disorders of electrolyte and fluid balance, not elsewhere classified
About ICD-10-CM E87.8
ICD-10-CM code E87.8 represents Other disorders of electrolyte and fluid balance, not elsewhere classified. This is a billable/specific code in the Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic chapter (block E87). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM E87.8 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under E87.8. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Electrolyte imbalance NOS
- Hyperchloremia
- Hypochloremia
Medicare LCD Coverage for E87.8
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list E87.8 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing E87.8.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with E87.8
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert E87.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| E87.8 | 2769 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To E87.8
Other codes in section E70-E88 (Metabolic disorders).
ICD-10 E87.8, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code E87.8 billable? +
Yes, E87.8 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 E87.8? +
ICD-10 E87.8 includes: Electrolyte imbalance NOS; Hyperchloremia; Hypochloremia.
What ICD-9 codes does E87.8 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, E87.8 maps to ICD-9 codes: 2769. 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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