Alkalosis

This code represents a metabolic disturbance characterized by an abnormally high pH level in the body's tissues and blood, indicating an excess of bicarbonate or a deficit of acid. It signifies a state where the body's acid-base balance is shifted towards alkalinity.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states a diagnosis of alkalosis, without further specification of its type (e.g., metabolic or respiratory). This code is appropriate when the physician has identified an alkaline state but has not yet determined the underlying cause or specific physiological mechanism.

• Do not use this code if a more specific type of alkalosis (e.g., metabolic alkalosis, respiratory alkalosis) is documented.
• Always review the medical record for the underlying cause of the alkalosis, as this may require additional coding.
• This code is for the condition of alkalosis itself, not for symptoms or laboratory findings that suggest alkalosis.