What is icd-10 lactic acidosis?

ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) is a standardized system of medical coding meant for classifying diseases and medical conditions. Lactic acidosis is a condition marked by the build-up of lactic acid in the blood, which happens when the body produces too much of the substance or fails to remove it at a sufficient rate.

ICD-10 codes for lactic acidosis vary somewhat, depending on factors such as the underlying cause, severity, and whether it is acute or chronic. The most commonly used codes for lactic acidosis include:

• E87.2 - Acidosis, lactic
• E86.0 - Dehydration
• E87.22 - Lactic acidosis associated with AIDS
• E87.28 - Lactic acidosis associated with other specified conditions
• E87.29 - Lactic acidosis, unspecified

In some cases, additional codes may be added to further specify the cause or type of lactic acidosis. For example, E87.241 is used for lactic acidosis due to methanol toxicity, and E87.242 for lactic acidosis due to ethylene glycol toxicity.