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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hyperglycinemia

ICD-10 Coding for Hyperglycinemia

E72.51

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

Also Known as:
Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia
NKH
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hyperglycinemia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hyperglycinemia

Use ICD-10 code E72.51 for nonketotic hyperglycinemia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Nonketotic hyperglycinemia

Billable Code
E72.51
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • CSF glycine >200 μmol/L
  • • CSF/plasma ratio >0.08
documentation:
  • • Genetic testing confirming GLDC or AMT mutation

Applicable To

  • • Nonketotic hyperglycinemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies nonketotic type and includes genetic testing results.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G40.89

Other seizures

Use for documenting seizures associated with NKH.

R62.50

Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development

Use for documenting developmental delays in NKH.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for nonketotic hyperglycinemia?

The ICD-10 code for nonketotic hyperglycinemia is E72.51, used when confirmed by clinical and genetic testing.

How is nonketotic hyperglycinemia diagnosed?

Diagnosis involves CSF glycine >200 μmol/L, CSF/plasma ratio >0.08, and genetic testing for GLDC or AMT mutations.

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