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== Additional Info ==
== Additional Info ==
*use this code if the serum magnesium is low and the pt is being treated for this.
*The single criterion for coding this is Mg++ <= 0.41
 
*Presence/absence of signs or symptoms are not part of the coding criterion, though they are:
**neuromuscular - lethargy, weakness, neuromuscular irritability (fasciculations, tremors, '''tetany''')
**GI - anorexia, nausea/vomiting, ileus
**cardiovascular - long QT, AV block, cardiac arrest, increased digoxin sensitivity, arrythmias
**miscellaneous - hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, vertigo
 
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== Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition ==
== Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition ==
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*[[Seizure, NOS]]
*[[Seizure, NOS]]
*[[Ventricular tachycardia]]
*[[Ventricular tachycardia]]
*[[Effects of starvation]]


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== Candidate [[Combined ICD10 codes]] ==
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== Related CCI Codes ==
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