E86

Non-billable

Volume depletion

E86 is the ICD-10-CM code for Volume depletion. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as E86.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
E00-E89
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are minerals that have an electric charge when they are dissolved in water or body fluids, including blood. The electric charge can be positive or negative. You have electrolytes in your blood, urine (pee), tissues, and other body fluids. Electrolytes are important because they help: Balance the amount of water in your body Balance your body's acid/base (pH) level Move nutrients…

Read more about Fluid and Electrolyte Balance at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • dehydration of newborn (P74.1)
  • postprocedural hypovolemic shock (T81.19)
  • traumatic hypovolemic shock (T79.4)

Excludes2 — not included here

  • hypovolemic shock NOS (R57.1)

Use additional code

  • code(s) for any associated disorders of electrolyte and acid-base balance (E87.-)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

Plain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E86?
E86 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Volume depletion". It falls under E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
Is E86 a billable code?
No — E86 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as E86.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of E86?
E86 has 3 more specific child codes, including E86.0, E86.1, E86.9.
What is excluded from E86?
Excludes1 (not coded here): dehydration of newborn (P74.1); postprocedural hypovolemic shock (T81.19); traumatic hypovolemic shock (T79.4).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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