Thursday, August 09, 2018

Abderhalden-Kaufmann-Lignac syndrome (cystinosis) E72.04

 Abderhalden-Kaufmann-Lignac syndrome (cystinosis) E72.04 


 (AKL syndrome), also called nephropathic cystinosis, is an autosomal recessive renal disorder of childhood comprising cystinosis and renal rickets.

E72.04 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of cystinosis. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.

Coding Notes for E72.04 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms:
Fanconi (-de Toni) (-Debré) syndrome with cystinosis
Code Type-1 Excludes:
Fanconi (-de Toni) (-Debré) syndrome without cystinosis - instead, use code E72.09

MS-DRG Mapping

  • DRG Group #642 - Inborn and other disorders of metabolism.

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