E83.51 — Hypocalcemia
E83.51

What this code means
Hypocalcaemia is a lower-than-normal level of calcium in the blood, which can cause tingling, cramps and spasms.
Also called: hypocalcemia, low calcium.
When this code is used
Used for hypocalcaemia.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code E83.51 belongs to Chapter 4: Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases, which covers codes E00–E89 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code E83.51?
E83.51 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Hypocalcemia”. Hypocalcaemia is a lower-than-normal level of calcium in the blood, which can cause tingling, cramps and spasms.
When is code E83.51 used?
Used for hypocalcaemia. It belongs to Chapter 4 of ICD-10-CM (Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases).
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