Other disorders of magnesium metabolism

This code signifies metabolic disturbances involving magnesium that are not specifically classified elsewhere. It covers conditions where magnesium levels are abnormal (either high or low) or its cellular processing is impaired, leading to various physiological dysfunctions. This includes rare or atypical presentations of magnesium imbalance.

Use this code when documentation indicates a magnesium metabolism disorder that doesn't fit more specific ICD-10-CM codes for hypomagnesemia (E83.41) or hypermagnesemia (E83.42). This might include genetic disorders affecting magnesium transport, idiopathic magnesium wasting, or other unspecified magnesium dysregulation. Documentation should clearly state an "other" or "unspecified" magnesium disorder.

• Do not use this code if a more specific code for hypomagnesemia (E83.41) or hypermagnesemia (E83.42) is applicable.
• Always review the medical record for specific causes or manifestations of the magnesium disorder to determine if a more precise code can be assigned.
• Consider sequencing this code after a code for the underlying cause if known, or before codes for any resulting complications.