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== Additional Info ==
== Additional Info ==
{{ICD10 Guideline repeated events}}
*The single criterion for coding this is Na+ <= 120
*The parameters for coding hyponatremia are any of the following 3 items:  (This change is active as of Feb 12, 2018)
*Presence/absence of signs or symptoms are not part of the coding criterion, though they are:  
**Na+ < 120 '''OR'''
**Any Na+ < 135 AND in the presence of signs or symptoms believed to be due to hyponatremia '''OR'''
**Any Na+ < 135 with active treatment for hyponatremia
*Main signs and symptoms of hyponatremia are:
**CNS - altered sensorium, seizures, coma
**CNS - altered sensorium, seizures, coma
**GI - anorexia, nausea/vomiting (these occur early)
**GI - anorexia, nausea/vomiting (these occur early)
**neuromuscular - muscle cramps, hyporeflexia
**Neuromuscular - muscle cramps, hyporeflexia


{{ICD10 Guideline Electrolytes}}
{{ICD10 Guideline repeated events}}
{{Template:ICD10 Guideline Altered mental status}}
{{Template:ICD10 Guideline Altered mental status}}


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*[[Hypothyroidism]]
*[[Hypothyroidism]]
*[[Fluid overload]]
*[[Fluid overload]]
*[[Dehydration (volume depletion, hypovolemia)]]
*[[Encephalopathy, septic or metabolic]]


== Candidate [[Combined ICD10 codes]] ==
== Candidate [[Combined ICD10 codes]] ==