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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Alport Syndrome

ICD-10 Coding for Alport Syndrome

Q87.81

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for alport syndrome includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Hereditary Nephritis
Alport's Disease
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Alport Syndrome

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Alport Syndrome

Use ICD-10 code Q87.81 for alport syndrome, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Alport syndrome

Billable Code
Q87.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of genetic mutation in COL4A3, COL4A4, or COL4A5.
documentation:
  • • Documented family history and clinical symptoms consistent with Alport syndrome.

Applicable To

  • • Alport syndrome with confirmed genetic mutation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure genetic confirmation or clinical criteria are documented to support coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N04.9

Nephrotic syndrome with proteinuria >3.5g/day

Use for documenting nephrotic syndrome with proteinuria >3.5g/day.

H91.3

Sensorineural hearing loss

Use when hearing loss is documented with audiometry results.

H27.1

Anterior lenticonus

Use for ocular manifestations confirmed by ophthalmology exam.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Alport syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for Alport syndrome is Q87.81, used when the diagnosis is confirmed through genetic testing or clinical criteria.

How is Alport syndrome diagnosed?

Alport syndrome is diagnosed through genetic testing for COL4A3, COL4A4, or COL4A5 mutations, along with clinical criteria such as hematuria and hearing loss.

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