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2007 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Endocrine, Nutritional And Metabolic Diseases, And Immunity Disorders 240-279 > Other Metabolic Disorders And Immunity Disorders 270-279 > Disorders Of Fluid Electrolyte And Acid-Base Balance 276.* >

2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 276.3

Alkalosis

 On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.

The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 276.3 can be accessed here.

  • A pathological condition that removes acid or adds base to the body fluids.
  • A state due to excess loss of carbon dioxide from the body. (Dorland, 27th ed)
  • An abnormally high alkalinity (low hydrogen-ion concentration) of the blood and other body tissues.
  • 276.3 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
  • 276.3 contains 9 index entries
  • View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 276.* hierarchy

276.3 also known as:

  • Alkalosis:
    • NOS
    • metabolic
    • respiratory

Index entries containing 276.3:

Acapnia 276.3
Alkalemia 276.3
Alkalosis 276.3
  • metabolic 276.3
    • with respiratory acidosis 276.4
  • respiratory 276.3
Disorder - see also Disease
  • electrolyte NEC 276.9
    • alkalosis 276.3
      • metabolic 276.3
      • respiratory 276.3
Tetany, tetanic 781.7
  • alkalosis 276.3