ICD-10-CM E87.2: Acidosis

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for E87.2

Acidosis

Coding Notes & Guidelines for E87.2

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

diabetic acidosis - see categories E08-E10, E11, E13 with ketoacidosis

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • acute respiratory acidosis (J96.02)
  • chronic respiratory acidosis (J96.12)
Code First

underlying etiology, if applicable

Inclusion Terms
  • Lactic acidosis NOS
  • Metabolic acidosis NOS
Inclusion Terms

Acute lactic acidosis

Inclusion Terms

Chronic lactic acidosis

Inclusion Terms

Respiratory acidosis NOS

Code Also

, if applicable, respiratory failure with hypercapnia (J96. with 5th character 2)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

E87 - Other disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance

About ICD-10-CM Code E87.2 (Acidosis)

ICD-10-CM code E87.2 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM E87.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about E87.2 - Acidosis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Acidosis.