Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM E87 is the diagnosis code for Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance. This code falls under the section "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as E87. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where E87 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, E87 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
E87 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
E87 is located in Section E70-E88 — "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
E87 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: E87.0, E87.1, E87.2, E87.3, E87.4 and more.
Use E87 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance is E87.
No, E87 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
E87 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for E87 include: diabetes insipidus (E23.2); electrolyte imbalance associated with hyperemesis gravidarum (O21.1); electrolyte imbalance following ectopic or molar pregnancy (O08.5) and more.
Yes, E87 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.