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D82.4 ICD-10-CM Code: Hyperimmunoglobulin E [IgE] syndrome

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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)

D82.4

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Hyperimmunoglobulin E [IgE] syndrome

A rare immune disorder characterized by abnormally high levels of IgE antibodies, leading to recurrent skin and lung infections.

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Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome, also known as Job syndrome in its autosomal dominant form, is a rare primary immunodeficiency characterized by markedly elevated serum Immunoglobulin E levels, recurrent staphylococcal skin abscesses (classically described as 'cold' abscesses lacking typical inflammatory signs), eczema, and recurrent pneumonias with pneumatocele formation.

CMS-HCC V28

0

0

RAF 0

CMS-HCC V24

HCC 47

RAF 0.472

ACA/HHS

0

0

RAF 0

ESRD/PACE

HCC 47

RAF 0.0

RXHCC

HCC 99

RAF 0.0

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Code Book Path

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D82Immunodeficiency associated with other major defects
D82.4Hyperimmunoglobulin E [IgE] syndrome

Inclusion Terms

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ICD-10-CM does not list inclusion terms for D82.4 in this effective period.

Excludes 2

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for D82.4 in this effective period.

Related Child Codes

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D82.0Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome
D82.1Di George's syndrome
D82.2Immunodeficiency with short-limbed stature
D82.3Immunodeficiency following hereditary defective response to Epstein-Barr virus
D82.8Immunodeficiency associated with other specified major defects

Includes

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ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for D82.4 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

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

Code First

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for D82.4 in this effective period.

Use Additional

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ICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for D82.4 in this effective period.

Code Also

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for D82.4 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Documentation must include serum Immunoglobulin E levels (typically exceeding 2,000 IU/mL), specific infection history with organisms identified, skin examination findings including abscess characteristics, pulmonary imaging showing pneumatoceles if present, skeletal features (scoliosis, pathologic fractures), dental abnormalities (retained primary teeth), and genetic testing if performed (STAT3 or DOCK8 mutations).

MEAT Support

HCC Buddy guidance
Documentation must include serum Immunoglobulin E levels (typically exceeding 2,000 IU/mL), specific infection history with organisms identified, skin examination findings including abscess characteristics, pulmonary imaging showing pneumatoceles if present, skeletal features (scoliosis, pathologic fractures), dental abnormalities (retained primary teeth), and genetic testing if performed (STAT3 or DOCK8 mutations).

Audit Caution

HCC Buddy guidance
Elevated Immunoglobulin E alone is insufficient for this diagnosis
the clinical syndrome must include recurrent infections and characteristic features. Do not confuse with atopic dermatitis which also features elevated Immunoglobulin E but lacks the immunodeficiency and abscess pattern. Code pneumonia, skin infections, and skeletal complications separately as additional diagnoses.

Common Mistakes

HCC Buddy guidance
L20.9 (atopic dermatitis with elevated Immunoglobulin E but without the immunodeficiency component), D80.6 (antibody deficiency with hyperimmunoglobulinemia, a different mechanism), D84.89 (other immunodeficiencies without the characteristic Immunoglobulin E elevation), J18.9 (pneumonia without the underlying immunodeficiency context).

Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr update, Apr 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026. CMS-HCC V28 is 100% phased in for payment year 2026.

Is D82.4 an HCC code?

Yes. D82.4 maps to Disorders of Immunity under the V24 model but is not retained in V28.

HCC Category Mapping

V24HCC 47, Disorders of Immunity
0.472
ESRDHCC 47, Disorders of Immunity
0.000
RxHCCHCC 99, Immunodeficiencies
0.000

RAF weights shown are the community, non-dual, aged base weights from the CMS risk adjustment model file. 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.

MEAT Criteria for D82.4

For D82.4to 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 D82.4 during that encounter, not just copy-forwarded from a problem list.

What This Code Means

D82.4 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for hyperimmunoglobulin e [ige] syndrome. A rare immune disorder characterized by abnormally high levels of IgE antibodies, leading to recurrent skin and lung infections. D82.4 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, D82.4 maps to Disorders of Immunity (HCC 47) with a community, non-dual, aged base RAF weight of 0.472. 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.

Confirm elevated IgE levels are documented in laboratory results. Because D82.4 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 D82.4 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • Confirm elevated IgE levels are documented in laboratory results
  • Document associated infections (skin, respiratory) separately if they are the focus of treatment

Clinical Significance

Hyperimmunoglobulin E syndrome, also known as Job syndrome in its autosomal dominant form, is a rare primary immunodeficiency characterized by markedly elevated serum Immunoglobulin E levels, recurrent staphylococcal skin abscesses (classically described as 'cold' abscesses lacking typical inflammatory signs), eczema, and recurrent pneumonias with pneumatocele formation. Skeletal and dental abnormalities are also common in the autosomal dominant form.

Documentation Requirements

  • Documentation must include serum Immunoglobulin E levels (typically exceeding 2,000 IU/mL), specific infection history with organisms identified, skin examination findings including abscess characteristics, pulmonary imaging showing pneumatoceles if present, skeletal features (scoliosis, pathologic fractures), dental abnormalities (retained primary teeth), and genetic testing if performed (STAT3 or DOCK8 mutations).

Commonly Confused Codes

  • L20.9 (atopic dermatitis with elevated Immunoglobulin E but without the immunodeficiency component), D80.6 (antibody deficiency with hyperimmunoglobulinemia, a different mechanism), D84.89 (other immunodeficiencies without the characteristic Immunoglobulin E elevation), J18.9 (pneumonia without the underlying immunodeficiency context).

Child Codes

Code Hierarchy

Because D82.4 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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