![]() If this occurs, they should query the provider (physician) for clarification. It’s important for the HIM Coding and CDI professional to review the health record documentation carefully to identify clinical indicators for which a condition or diagnosis has not been stated. The E86.0 is then listed for the diagnosis/condition of “ Dehydration.” There is also an excludes1 note and an excludes2 note which should be followed. If you go to the tabular for E86 Volume depletion, there is an instructional note, use additional code(s) for any associated disorders of electrolyte and acid-based balance (E87.-). In ICD-10-CM “Dehydration” in the alphabetic index there are two entries and code possibilities, as follows:
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