Patient presents with complaints of abdominal pain, muscle cramps, and tingling in fingers, toes, and lips. Physical exam showed brittle ails, and dry scaly skin. Lab test showed hypomagnesemia, hypocalcemia, and increased phosphorus levels. The parathyroid hormone level was also below normal. Based on the patient's symptoms and the abnormal lab work, the physician diagnosed the patient with
parathyroid tetany. He prescribed calcium carbonate and vitamin D. He also told the patient to stay away from carbonated beverages and to eat a diet rich in calcium.
Fill in the blank with correct ICD-10 code.
Dx: Parathyroid tetany
Answer: Parathyroid tetany—E20.9
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