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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hyperhomocysteinemia

ICD-10 Coding for Hyperhomocysteinemia

R79.83
E72.11

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

Also Known as:
Elevated Homocysteine Levels
Homocysteinemia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hyperhomocysteinemia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hyperhomocysteinemia

Use ICD-10 code R79.83 for abnormal findings of blood amino-acid level, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Abnormal findings of blood amino-acid level

Billable Code
R79.83
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Homocysteine level ≥15 µmol/L with acquired etiology
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'hyperhomocysteinemia' in medical records

Applicable To

  • • Acquired hyperhomocysteinemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'hyperhomocysteinemia' with lab values.

Homocystinuria

Billable Code
E72.11
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Genetic testing confirming CBS deficiency
  • • Plasma homocysteine >100 µmol/L

Applicable To

  • • Inherited CBS deficiency

Important Notes

  • • Confirm genetic cause before coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

I10-I16

Hypertension codes

Use when hyperhomocysteinemia is associated with hypertension (H-type hypertension).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hyperhomocysteinemia?

The ICD-10 code for acquired hyperhomocysteinemia is R79.83, which covers abnormal findings of blood amino-acid levels.

How is hyperhomocysteinemia documented?

Document hyperhomocysteinemia by specifying the condition, including lab values, and linking to underlying causes like B12 deficiency.

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