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D82.3 ICD-10-CM Code: Immunodeficiency following hereditary defective response to Epstein-Barr virus

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FY 2026 Apr update / Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89) / Certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D80-D89)

D82.3

Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidance

Immunodeficiency following hereditary defective response to Epstein-Barr virus

A genetic immune disorder where the body cannot properly fight Epstein-Barr virus infections due to inherited immune system defects.

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Buddy Insight

Immunodeficiency following hereditary defective response to Epstein-Barr virus, also known as X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder where the immune system cannot mount an appropriate response to Epstein-Barr virus infection.

CMS-HCC V28

N/A

Not mapped

CMS-HCC V24

HCC 47

RAF 0.665

ACA/HHS

HCC 74

Varies by metal level

ESRD/PACE

HCC 47

RAF 0.078

RXHCC

HCC 99

RAF 0.943

Code Book Path

Official
D82Immunodeficiency associated with other major defects
D82.3Immunodeficiency following hereditary defective response to Epstein-Barr virus

Inclusion Terms

Official
  • X-linked lymphoproliferative disease

Excludes 2

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for D82.3 in this effective period.

Related Child Codes

Official
D82.0Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
D82.1Di George's syndrome
D82.2Immunodeficiency with short-limbed stature
D82.4Hyperimmunoglobulin E [IgE] syndrome
D82.8Immunodeficiency associated with other specified major defects

Includes

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for D82.3 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

Official
  • ataxia telangiectasia [Louis-Bar] (G11.3)

Code First

Official

ICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for D82.3 in this effective period.

Use Additional

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ICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for D82.3 in this effective period.

Code Also

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for D82.3 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Documentation must include genetic testing confirming SH2D1A (SAP) or XIAP gene mutation, Epstein-Barr virus serology and viral load, family history of fatal mononucleosis or lymphoma, natural killer cell and cytotoxic T-cell functional testing, and treatment plan including consideration of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Document any history of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis episodes or lymphoma.

MEAT Support

HCC Buddy guidance
Documentation must include genetic testing confirming SH2D1A (SAP) or XIAP gene mutation, Epstein-Barr virus serology and viral load, family history of fatal mononucleosis or lymphoma, natural killer cell and cytotoxic T-cell functional testing, and treatment plan including consideration of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Document any history of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis episodes or lymphoma.

Audit Caution

HCC Buddy guidance
This code is specifically for the hereditary predisposition, not for routine Epstein-Barr virus infection.
If hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis develops, code it separately (D76.1).
If lymphoma develops, code the malignancy as the primary diagnosis with this as an additional code.
Do not assign this code for general immunodeficiency with coincidental Epstein-Barr virus infection.

Common Mistakes

HCC Buddy guidance
D76.1 (hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis which may be triggered by this condition but is a separate diagnosis), D82.8 (immunodeficiency associated with other specified major defects), B27.0 (infectious mononucleosis due to Epstein-Barr virus without the hereditary susceptibility), D81.89 (other combined immunodeficiencies).

Current with CMS: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr 1 update (effective Apr 1 – Sep 30, 2026) · CMS-HCC V28, 100% phased in for payment year 2026. FY2027 code set already staged for October 1, 2026. How HCC Buddy stays current →

Is D82.3 an HCC code?

Yes. D82.3 maps to Disorders of Immunity under the V24 model but is not retained in V28.

Code
D82.3
Description
Immunodeficiency following hereditary defective response to Epstein-Barr virus
HCC (V28)
No CMS-HCC V28 mapping
RAF
Billable
Yes
Payment year
2026

HCC Category Mapping

V24HCC 47, Disorders of Immunity
0.665
ESRDHCC 47, Disorders of Immunity
0.078
RxHCCHCC 99, Immunodeficiencies
0.943

Each model's RAF is its CMS base weight for that model's standard population, so weights are not directly comparable across models: CMS-HCC V28 and V24 use Community, Non-Dual, Aged; ESRD uses the dialysis continuing-enrollee model; RxHCC is the Part D continuing-enrollee, non-low-income, aged weight (a larger scale than CMS-HCC). ACA/HHS has no single weight — it varies by metal level. Actual per-patient RAF contribution depends on member segment, interactions, and the model year used by the payer. V28 is the CMS-HCC model phased in over payment years 2024–2026; V24 remains in use during the transition and for historical data.

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MEAT Criteria for D82.3

For D82.3 to count as a valid HCC diagnosis in a given encounter, the provider's documentation must show MEAT: Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat. A diagnosis from a prior year does not carry forward automatically, it has to be re-documented and supported each calendar year.

  • MMonitor: signs, symptoms, disease progression, or lab trending documented in the note
  • EEvaluate: test results, medication response, or physical findings reviewed by the provider
  • AAssess: explicit mention in the assessment or plan with acknowledgment of status
  • TTreat: medication, referral, procedure, therapy, or counseling tied to the diagnosis

Only one of M/E/A/T is required to support the code, but the documentation must be specific enough to show that the provider actually addressed D82.3 during that encounter, not just copy-forwarded from a problem list.

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What This Code Means

D82.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for immunodeficiency following hereditary defective response to epstein-barr virus. A genetic immune disorder where the body cannot properly fight Epstein-Barr virus infections due to inherited immune system defects. D82.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (d50-d89), within the section covering certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (d80-d89).

Under the older CMS-HCC V24 model, D82.3 maps to Disorders of Immunity (HCC 47) with a community, non-dual, aged base RAF weight of 0.665. V28 is the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model that reached 100% phase-in for payment year 2026, replacing V24 which was used during the PY2024–PY2025 transition.

Document evidence of EBV infection or exposure history in the medical record. Because D82.3 maps to a payment HCC, the provider's documentation must satisfy MEAT criteria (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat) for the encounter to count toward the patient's Medicare Advantage risk adjustment score. When documentation is ambiguous, coders should issue a provider query rather than assume the highest-specificity variant.

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for D82.3 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • Document evidence of EBV infection or exposure history in the medical record
  • This is a hereditary condition; consider coding family history if relevant to the encounter

Clinical Significance

Immunodeficiency following hereditary defective response to Epstein-Barr virus, also known as X-linked lymphoproliferative syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder where the immune system cannot mount an appropriate response to Epstein-Barr virus infection. This deficiency can result in fulminant infectious mononucleosis, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, dysgammaglobulinemia, and B-cell lymphoma upon initial Epstein-Barr virus exposure.

Documentation Requirements

  • Documentation must include genetic testing confirming SH2D1A (SAP) or XIAP gene mutation, Epstein-Barr virus serology and viral load, family history of fatal mononucleosis or lymphoma, natural killer cell and cytotoxic T-cell functional testing, and treatment plan including consideration of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
  • Document any history of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis episodes or lymphoma.

Commonly Confused Codes

  • D76.1 (hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis which may be triggered by this condition but is a separate diagnosis), D82.8 (immunodeficiency associated with other specified major defects), B27.0 (infectious mononucleosis due to Epstein-Barr virus without the hereditary susceptibility), D81.89 (other combined immunodeficiencies).

Child Codes

Code Hierarchy

Because D82.3 maps to a payment HCC, the documentation must also satisfy MEAT criteria (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat) for the encounter to count toward the patient's risk adjustment score.

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