Sequelae of hyperalimentation (E68)
The ICD-10 code E68 is used to document complications that arise as a direct result of excessive nutritional support, known as sequelae of hyperalimentation. This code specifically addresses health problems linked to overfeeding or unintended effects after receiving nutrition therapy.
Sequelae of hyperalimentation include conditions like myelopathy caused by excess nutrients and megaloblastic anemia due to hyperalimentation. These terms help clarify that the code E68 applies to residual or ongoing health issues resulting from too much nutritional intake, rather than from usual diet. Understanding these synonyms assists medical coders in correctly applying the ICD-10 code for patients who develop neurological or blood-related complications after receiving artificial or excessive nutrition. This code is essential for identifying and documenting the late consequences of overnutrition treatments in clinical records and billing.
Instructional Notations
Code First
Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.
- condition resulting from (sequela) of hyperalimentation
