E87
Non-billableOther disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
E87 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as E87.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- E00-E89
- Subcodes
- 9
- Edition
- FY2026
E00-E89 Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat 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
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Potassium Chloride›
- Sodium Chloride›
- TolvaptanVasopressin V2 Receptor Antagonist [EPC]›
- Calcium Chloride›
- Potassium Bicarbonate›
- SpironolactoneAldosterone Antagonist [EPC]›
- Sodium Acetate›
- Sodium Polystyrene SulfonatePotassium Binder [EPC]›
- Tromethamine›
- 7.5% Sodium Bicarbonate›
- 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate›
- Dextrose Monohydrate, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic, and Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic, Monohydrate›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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