E87.70

Billable
ChapterE00–E89
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Official Description

Fluid overload, unspecified

Metadata & Insights
  • •2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (E00-E89).
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Clinical Hierarchy

CH4Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
E70-E88Metabolic disorders (E70-E88)
E87Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
E87.7Fluid overload
E87.70Fluid overload, unspecified

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to E87.70:

subcategoryE87.7
Fluid overload
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categoryE87
Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
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blockE70-E88
Metabolic disorders (E70-E88)
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chapterCH4
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
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Alphabetic Index Mentions

These are Diagnosis Index lookup paths that route to E87.70. Use them as entry terms for search, then confirm final coding instructions in the Tabular List and notes above.

4 raw paths
Fluid1 unique routes
overload→E87.70
Hypervolemia1 unique routes
Direct index entry→E87.70
Overload1 unique routes
fluid→E87.70
Water1 unique routes
loading→E87.70

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 640
Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes with MCC
DRG 641
Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes without MCC
DRG 791
Prematurity with Major Problems
DRG 793
Full Term Neonate with Major Problems

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