ICD Code E83.51

ICD code E83.51 is hypocalcemia, which means a lower than normal level of calcium in the blood.

1. Documented low serum calcium levels below the reference range on laboratory testing

2. Presence of neuromuscular irritability symptoms such as muscle cramps, tetany, or paresthesia

3. Evidence of Chvostek’s or Trousseau’s sign on physical examination

4. Associated symptoms including seizures, cardiac arrhythmias, or laryngospasm

5. Exclusion of other causes for the presenting symptoms

6. Identification of underlying etiologies such as vitamin D deficiency, hypoparathyroidism, or renal insufficiency

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code E83.51 include:

- 82310 (Calcium; total)

- 82330 (Calcium; ionized)

- 80048 (Basic metabolic panel)

- 96365 (Intravenous infusion, for therapy, prophylaxis, or diagnosis; initial, up to 1 hour)

- 96366 (Each additional hour, intravenous infusion)

- 99201–99499 (Evaluation and management services, as appropriate)

- J0600 (Injection, calcium gluconate, per 10 ml)

- J0610 (Injection, calcium chloride, 10 mg)

Always select CPT codes based on the specific services rendered and clinical documentation for ICD code E83.51.

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