Understand Starvation Ketoacidosis diagnosis, clinical features, and medical coding. Find information on ICD-10 codes, differential diagnosis, lab tests, and treatment for Starvation Ketosis. This resource provides healthcare professionals with guidance on proper documentation and coding for Starvation Ketoacidosis in clinical settings. Explore relevant information for accurate medical coding and billing related to Starvation Ketoacidosis.
Also known as
Nutritional deficiencies
Covers specific nutritional deficiencies, including starvation.
Diabetes mellitus
While not the primary cause, diabetic ketoacidosis can be related.
Anorexia
Loss of appetite and reduced food intake can contribute to starvation.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the ketoacidosis due to starvation?
Yes
Any documented underlying condition?
No
Is it due to diabetes?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Starvation Ketoacidosis |
Diabetic Ketoacidosis |
Alcoholic Ketoacidosis |
Coding starvation ketoacidosis without documented ketone levels may lead to unspecified codes and lower reimbursement.
Malnutrition and other conditions may coexist, requiring careful coding to avoid inaccurate severity and MCC capture.
Failure to code the underlying cause of starvation, such as anorexia or restrictive diets, can impact quality metrics and data accuracy.
Patient presents with Starvation Ketoacidosis, secondary to prolonged caloric restriction. The patient reports decreased oral intake for [number] days weeks months due to [reason for restricted intake, e.g., financial hardship, anorexia nervosa, restrictive diet, etc.]. Clinical presentation includes symptomatic ketoacidosis with laboratory findings demonstrating elevated serum ketones, metabolic acidosis (low bicarbonate, low pH), and hyperglycemia or euglycemia. Patient denies recent alcohol use. Differential diagnosis considered diabetic ketoacidosis, alcoholic ketoacidosis, and other causes of metabolic acidosis. Diagnosis of Starvation Ketoacidosis is supported by the clinical picture of limited caloric intake and absence of other identifiable causes of ketoacidosis. Initial treatment includes intravenous fluids with dextrose, electrolyte monitoring and repletion (specifically potassium, sodium, and phosphate), and close monitoring of blood glucose levels. Patient education provided regarding the importance of adequate nutrition and the risks of prolonged fasting. Follow-up scheduled with a registered dietitian for nutritional counseling. ICD-10 code E87.2 (Starvation Ketoacidosis) is documented. Further evaluation and management will be based on patient response to therapy and underlying cause of reduced caloric intake.