Metabolic Acidosis ICD-10-CM Codes

No. These are the only ones that specifically mention metabolic acidosis in their names.

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Blood tests and urine tests.

That depends on what’s causing it. Metabolic acidosis can be caused by diabetes and kidney problems, so if your patients are dealing with such problems, they must be addressed.

For treatment not necessarily tied to underlying problems, people can purchase over-the-counter medicines like sodium citrate and sodium bicarbonates, which are good choices because they can help with balancing the amount of acid in the body.

Professionals may prescribe inotropes because it can help boost the amount of oxygen your body gets and lower the amount of acid in the body.

Dietary changes can also help. Patients should consult with dietitians.

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