Hypernatremia / hyperosmolarity: Difference between revisions

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== Additional Info ==
== Additional Info ==
{{ICD10 Guideline repeated events}}
{{ICD10 Guideline repeated events}}
*The parameters for coding hypernatremia are any of the following 3 items:  (This change is active as of Feb 12, 2018)
*The parameter for coding hypernatremia is the following:  (This change is active as of Feb 27, 2025)
**Na+ > 160 '''OR'''
**Na+ >= 160  
**Any Na+ > 145 AND in the presence of signs or symptoms believed to be due to hypernatremia '''OR'''
**Any Na+ > 145 with active treatment for hypernatremia
 
*Main signs and symptoms of hypernatremia are:
*Main signs and symptoms of hypernatremia are:
**CNS - confusion, restlessness, lethargy, irritability, muscle twitching, hyperreflexia, tremulousness, ataxia, spasticity, seizures, coma
**CNS - confusion, restlessness, lethargy, irritability, muscle twitching, hyperreflexia, tremulousness, ataxia, spasticity, seizures, coma