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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Iron

ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Iron

E83.11
E83.10
R79.0

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

Also Known as:
Iron Overload
Hyperferritinemia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Iron

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Elevated Iron

Use ICD-10 code E83.11 for hemochromatosis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hemochromatosis

Non-Billable
E83.11
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • HFE mutation (C282Y/H63D)
  • • Ferritin >300 µg/L in males, >200 µg/L in females
  • • TSAT >45%

Applicable To

  • • Hereditary hemochromatosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure genetic testing is documented for hereditary cases.

Other disorders of iron metabolism

Billable Code
E83.10
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • History of multiple transfusions
  • • Elevated ferritin and liver iron concentration

Applicable To

  • • Transfusional iron overload

Important Notes

  • • Document underlying cause of iron overload.

Abnormal findings of blood chemistry

Billable Code
R79.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Isolated elevated ferritin without other iron overload indicators

Applicable To

  • • Incidental hyperferritinemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no underlying disorder is present before using.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.01

Long-term (current) use of iron chelation therapy

Use when patient is undergoing chelation therapy for iron overload.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hereditary hemochromatosis?

The ICD-10 code for hereditary hemochromatosis is E83.11, used when genetic testing confirms the condition.

How is elevated iron documented in medical records?

Document elevated iron with specific lab values, genetic test results, and clinical symptoms to ensure accurate coding.

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