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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hyperferritinemia

ICD-10 Coding for Hyperferritinemia

R77.8
E83.11

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

Also Known as:
Elevated Ferritin
High Ferritin Levels
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hyperferritinemia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hyperferritinemia

Use ICD-10 code R77.8 for other specified abnormalities of plasma proteins, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other specified abnormalities of plasma proteins

Billable Code
R77.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Ferritin level >1.5x ULN without iron overload
documentation:
  • • Link elevated ferritin to underlying condition if present

Applicable To

  • • Hyperferritinemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the cause of hyperferritinemia.

Hereditary hemochromatosis

Non-Billable
E83.11
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Ferritin >300 μg/L
  • • TSAT ≥45%
  • • HFE mutation confirmation

Applicable To

  • • Genetic hemochromatosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure genetic testing is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

A41.9

Sepsis, unspecified organism

Use as primary code if hyperferritinemia is secondary to sepsis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hyperferritinemia?

The ICD-10 code for hyperferritinemia is R77.8, used for elevated ferritin levels without iron overload.

How is hereditary hemochromatosis coded in ICD-10?

Hereditary hemochromatosis is coded as E83.11 in ICD-10, requiring genetic confirmation and elevated TSAT.

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