ICD-Code E88.01: Hypoalbuminemia
You have too little albumin in your blood.
Albumin is a protein formed in the liver. It is found in the blood and maintains fluid balance between the blood vessels and the surrounding tissue. Certain substances can also bind to albumin. These substances can then be transported in the blood.
The amount of albumin in the blood can, for instance, decrease during inflammation. Liver or kidney diseases can also cause this to happen. If there is too little albumin in the blood, fluid can accumulate in the surrounding tissue.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).