ICD Code E83.119

ICD code E83.119 is hemochromatosis, unspecified, which refers to a disorder where there is excess iron buildup in the body, but the specific type or cause of the hemochromatosis is not identified.

1. Evidence of iron overload based on laboratory findings (elevated serum ferritin, increased transferrin saturation, or elevated serum iron levels)

2. Clinical signs or symptoms suggestive of iron overload (e.g., fatigue, joint pain, skin hyperpigmentation, hepatomegaly, diabetes mellitus, cardiac arrhythmias)

3. Absence of a more specific etiology or type of hemochromatosis after appropriate evaluation

4. No documentation of hereditary, secondary, or juvenile forms of hemochromatosis

5. Diagnosis of hemochromatosis established, but the specific type is not identified or documented in the medical record

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code E83.119 include:

36415 – Collection of venous blood by venipuncture

99202–99215 – Evaluation and management (office or other outpatient visit)

96372 – Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (specify substance or drug); subcutaneous or intramuscular

36591 – Collection of blood specimen from a completely implantable venous access device

36592 – Collection of blood specimen using established central or peripheral catheter, venous, not otherwise specified

99195 – Phlebotomy, therapeutic (separate procedure)

80050 – General health panel (may be used for routine monitoring)

80053 – Comprehensive metabolic panel

83036 – Glycated hemoglobin test (if diabetes monitoring is indicated)

84443 – Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) (if thyroid function is monitored)

85025 – Complete blood count (CBC) with automated differential white blood cell count

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of E83.119. Always confirm with payer guidelines and clinical documentation.

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