ICD-10 Code E87.71 – Transfusion Associated Circulatory Overload (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E87.71 – Transfusion associated circulatory overload
What it is
Use this code for circulatory overload caused by a blood transfusion. It describes fluid volume excess related to transfused blood products, not a general edema diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly reported findings include acute shortness of breath, pulmonary congestion, hypertension, and signs of fluid overload occurring during or soon after transfusion.
When to use this code
Assign E87.71 when the provider documents transfusion associated circulatory overload, TACO, or a similar transfusion reaction with volume overload. Use it when the reaction is linked to the transfusion event and not explained by another condition alone.
If the record states suspected TACO, follow the provider’s final diagnosis. Check documentation if the note only mentions dyspnea, pulmonary edema, or heart failure without a transfusion-related cause.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unrelated fluid overload, chronic heart failure, or pulmonary edema without a documented transfusion association. Check documentation if the reaction type is unclear.
Coding tip
Look for explicit provider wording connecting the overload to transfusion; that linkage supports correct code assignment.