ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for fluid
Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Fluid”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding fluid
The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for fluid; the code depends on the details below.
More specific fluid codes (official index)
- abdomen R18.8 — Other ascites
- chest J94.8 — Other specified pleural conditions
- heart
- joint
- loss (acute) E86.9 — Volume depletion, unspecified
- lung
- overload E87.70 — Fluid overload, unspecified
- specified NEC E87.79 — Other fluid overload
- peritoneal cavity R18.8 — Other ascites
- pleural cavity J94.8 — Other specified pleural conditions
- retention R60.9 — Edema, unspecified
Common questions about fluid ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for abdomen fluid?
- R18.8 — Other ascites.
What is the ICD-10 code for chest fluid?
- J94.8 — Other specified pleural conditions.
What is the ICD-10 code for loss fluid?
- E86.9 — Volume depletion, unspecified.
What is the ICD-10 code for overload fluid?
- E87.70 — Fluid overload, unspecified.
What is the ICD-10 code for peritoneal cavity fluid?
- R18.8 — Other ascites.
What is the ICD-10 code for pleural cavity fluid?
- J94.8 — Other specified pleural conditions.
What is the ICD-10 code for retention fluid?
- R60.9 — Edema, unspecified.