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== Additional Info ==
== Additional Info ==
*The parameter for coding this is the following:
*The single criterion for coding this is K+ <=2.5  
**K+ <=2.5  
*Presence/absence of signs or symptoms are not part of the coding criterion, though they are:
*Main signs/symptoms of hypokalemia are:
**cardiovascular - abnormal ECG (U waves, ST-depression, flat T's,) atrial and ventricular ectopy, digoxin toxicity
**cardiovascular - abnormal ECG (U waves, ST-depression, flat T's,) atrial and ventricular ectopy, digoxin toxicity
**neuromuscular - weakness, decreased DTRs, orthostatic hypotension  
**neuromuscular - weakness, decreased DTRs, orthostatic hypotension, paralysis
* paralysis, rhabdomyolysis
**GI - constipation * ileus, worsened hepatic encephalopathy
**GI - constipation * ileus, worsened hepatic encephalopathy
**renal - nephrogenic DI, metabolic alkalosis, decreased GFR and RBF, increased NH3 production * Na+ retention, Cl- wasting, polydipsia\polyuria
**renal - nephrogenic DI, metabolic alkalosis, decreased GFR and RBF, increased NH3 production * Na+ retention, Cl- wasting, polydipsia\polyuria
**other - rhabdomyolysis


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