E83.51

Approximate Synonyms

• Hypocalcemia low calcium level)

Clinical Information

• A disorder characterized by laboratory test results that indicate a low concentration of calcium in the blood.

• Lower than normal levels of calcium in the circulating blood.

• Reduction of the blood calcium below normal. Manifestations include hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, chvostek’s sign, muscle and abdominal cramps, and carpopedal spasm. Dorland, 27th ed)

• Reduction of the blood calcium below normal; manifestations include hyperactive deep tendon reflexes, muscle and abdominal cramps, and carpopedal spasm.

Details

• E83.51 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM E83.51 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of E83.51 – other international versions of ICD-10 E83.51 may differ.