Understanding hyponatremia diagnosis, treatment, and documentation is crucial for healthcare professionals. This resource provides information on low sodium levels, hyponatremia symptoms, causes like SIADH, and appropriate ICD-10 codes for accurate clinical documentation and medical billing. Learn about hyponatremia management, serum sodium testing, and electrolyte imbalance implications for improved patient care and accurate medical coding.
Also known as
Hyponatremia
Low sodium levels in the blood.
Volume depletion
Loss of both water and electrolytes from the body.
Electrolyte imbalance NOS
Unspecified disturbance of electrolyte levels.
Abnormal sodium
Abnormal blood sodium levels, unspecified.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is hyponatremia drug induced?
Yes
Which drug?
No
Is there a known associated cause?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Low sodium levels in blood |
Fluid overload, edema |
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH |
Coding unspecified hyponatremia (E87.1) without proper documentation of cause or chronicity risks underpayment and claim denials. CDI should clarify.
Failing to code drug-induced hyponatremia (E87.2) when applicable misses CC/MCC capture, impacting DRG assignment and reimbursement. Audit target.
Inaccurate coding of severity (acute, chronic, moderate, severe) leads to incorrect risk adjustment and impacts quality reporting. CDI intervention crucial.
Patient presents with symptoms suggestive of hyponatremia, including [list presenting symptoms, e.g., nausea, headache, confusion, muscle weakness, fatigue, seizures]. Serum sodium level confirmed at [sodium value] mEqL, meeting the diagnostic criteria for hyponatremia. Assessment includes evaluation for underlying causes, such as fluid overload, diuretic use, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH), adrenal insufficiency, heart failure, cirrhosis, and renal failure. Patient's medical history includes [list relevant medical history, e.g., hypertension, diabetes, heart disease]. Current medications include [list current medications]. Physical examination reveals [document relevant physical findings, e.g., orthostatic hypotension, decreased skin turgor, altered mental status]. Differential diagnosis includes pseudohyponatremia and other electrolyte imbalances. Plan includes [list plan of care, e.g., fluid restriction, electrolyte monitoring, intravenous fluids, medication adjustments, addressing underlying cause]. ICD-10 code E87.1 (hyponatremia) is documented for medical coding and billing purposes. Patient education provided regarding hyponatremia management, including dietary sodium intake and fluid balance. Follow-up appointment scheduled to monitor serum sodium levels and treatment response. The severity of hyponatremia is documented as [mild, moderate, or severe] based on the sodium level and presenting symptoms. Treatment approach is consistent with established clinical practice guidelines for hyponatremia treatment and management.