ICD Code E86.1

ICD code E86.1 is hypovolemia, which refers to a decreased volume of blood plasma in the body.

1. Evidence of decreased intravascular volume, such as hypotension or tachycardia

2. Clinical signs of dehydration, including dry mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor, or sunken eyes

3. Laboratory findings indicating hemoconcentration (elevated hematocrit, increased serum sodium, or elevated blood urea nitrogen/creatinine ratio)

4. History of fluid loss due to vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, hemorrhage, or inadequate fluid intake

5. Symptoms such as dizziness, weakness, confusion, or oliguria/anuria

6. Absence of other causes for the presenting symptoms and laboratory abnormalities

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code E86.1 include:

- 96360: Intravenous infusion, hydration; initial, 31 minutes to 1 hour

- 96361: Intravenous infusion, hydration; each additional hour

- 36415: Collection of venous blood by venipuncture

- 99221-99223: Initial hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient

- 99231-99233: Subsequent hospital care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient

- 99291: Critical care, evaluation and management of the critically ill or critically injured patient; first 30-74 minutes

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of E86.1.

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