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D89.1 ICD-10-CM Code: Cryoglobulinemia

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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)

D89.1

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

Cryoglobulinemia

A condition where abnormal proteins in the blood precipitate in cold temperatures, causing inflammation and damage to blood vessels, nerves, and organs.

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Buddy Insight

Cryoglobulinemia involves the presence of abnormal immunoglobulins that precipitate at temperatures below 37 degrees Celsius, causing vasculitis and end-organ damage.

CMS-HCC V28

N/A

Not mapped

CMS-HCC V24

Historical

Historical

Not used for CY2026 payment

ACA/HHS

N/A

Not mapped

ESRD/PACE

HCC 23

Code-level coefficient reference

RXHCC

HCC 99

Code-level coefficient reference

Inclusion Terms

Official
  • Cryoglobulinemic purpura
  • Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis
  • Essential cryoglobulinemia
  • Idiopathic cryoglobulinemia
  • Mixed cryoglobulinemia
  • Primary cryoglobulinemia
  • Secondary cryoglobulinemia

Excludes 2

Official
  • autoimmune disease (systemic) NOS (M35.9)Inherited from D50-D89, D89
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)Inherited from D50-D89, D89
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)Inherited from D50-D89, D89
  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)Inherited from D50-D89, D89
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)Inherited from D50-D89, D89
  • human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)Inherited from D50-D89, D89
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)Inherited from D50-D89, D89
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)Inherited from D50-D89, D89
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)Inherited from D50-D89, D89
  • transplant failure and rejection (T86.-)Inherited from D50-D89, D89

Includes

Official
  • defects in the complement systemInherited from D80-D89
  • immunodeficiency disorders, except human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] diseaseInherited from D80-D89
  • sarcoidosisInherited from D80-D89

Excludes 1

Official
  • autoimmune disease (systemic) NOS (M35.9)Inherited from D80-D89, D89
  • functional disorders of polymorphonuclear neutrophils (D71-)Inherited from D80-D89, D89
  • human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)Inherited from D80-D89, D89
  • hyperglobulinemia NOS (R77.1)Inherited from D80-D89, D89
  • monoclonal gammopathy (of undetermined significance) (D47.2)Inherited from D80-D89, D89

Code First

Official

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Use Additional

Official

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Code Also

Official

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Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Documentation must confirm the diagnosis of cryoglobulinemia with laboratory testing (positive cryoglobulin levels, cryocrit measurement) and clinical manifestations.
The type of cryoglobulinemia should be specified if known.
The underlying etiology (hepatitis C, lymphoproliferative disorder, autoimmune disease) must be documented.
Treatment details and organ involvement should be recorded.

MEAT Support

HCC Buddy guidance
Documentation must confirm the diagnosis of cryoglobulinemia with laboratory testing (positive cryoglobulin levels, cryocrit measurement) and clinical manifestations.
The type of cryoglobulinemia should be specified if known.
The underlying etiology (hepatitis C, lymphoproliferative disorder, autoimmune disease) must be documented.
Treatment details and organ involvement should be recorded.

Audit Caution

HCC Buddy guidance
Always investigate and code the underlying cause of cryoglobulinemia separately (hepatitis C, lymphoma, autoimmune disease).
Do not assign this code for cold agglutinin disease (D59.12), which is a different cold-reactive antibody disorder.
Ensure the cryoglobulinemia is symptomatic and clinically relevant rather than an incidental laboratory finding without clinical manifestations.

Common Mistakes

HCC Buddy guidance
D89.0 (Polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia) involves elevated immunoglobulins without cold precipitation.
D47.2 (Monoclonal gammopathy) may be the underlying cause of Type I cryoglobulinemia but is a separate diagnosis.
M31.1 (Thrombotic microangiopathy) can present similarly with vasculitis.
B18.2 (Chronic viral hepatitis C) is the most common underlying cause and should be coded additionally when present.

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 D89.1 an HCC code?

D89.1 is not in the CMS-HCC V28 or V24 community payment model. D89.1 has a separate mapping under the CMS-HCC ESRD model (HCC 23 (Other Significant Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders)) and the Part D RxHCC model (HCC 99 (Immune Disorders)); the applicable result needs member context.

Code
D89.1
Description
Cryoglobulinemia
HCC (V28)
No CMS-HCC V28 mapping
RAF reference coefficient
Billable
Yes
Payment year
2026

HCC Category Mapping

ESRDHCC 23, Other Significant Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Not separately weighted
RxHCCHCC 99, Immune Disorders
Not separately weighted

These are source-labeled model coefficients, not member totals. A category may still be removed by hierarchy or model cleanup rules. 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 context, hierarchy and cleanup rules, interactions, and the model year used by the payer. V28 is the CMS-HCC model phased in over payment years 2024–2026; V24 remains available for historical review.

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MEAT review for D89.1

For D89.1, confirm that the documentation supports the diagnosis and meets the applicable coding, encounter, program and payer requirements. MEAT (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat) is a review mnemonic, not a universal CMS coding rule.

  • 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

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What This Code Means

D89.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for cryoglobulinemia. A condition where abnormal proteins in the blood precipitate in cold temperatures, causing inflammation and damage to blood vessels, nerves, and organs. D89.1 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).

D89.1 has no mapping under the CMS-HCC V28 or V24 community payment models. D89.1 has a separate mapping under the CMS-HCC ESRD model (HCC 23 (Other Significant Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders)) and the Part D RxHCC model (HCC 99 (Immune Disorders)); the applicable result needs member context. Do not assign V28 risk adjustment value from this page; verify the applicable model and payment year before using this code for risk adjustment.

Specify the type of cryoglobulinemia (Type I, II, or III) if documented.

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, source-labeled coefficient references, and MEAT documentation criteria for D89.1 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • Specify the type of cryoglobulinemia (Type I, II, or III) if documented
  • Document associated conditions such as hepatitis C, which is a common cause of Type II cryoglobulinemia

Clinical Significance

Cryoglobulinemia involves the presence of abnormal immunoglobulins that precipitate at temperatures below 37 degrees Celsius, causing vasculitis and end-organ damage. It is classified into three types: Type I (monoclonal, associated with hematologic malignancies), Type II (mixed monoclonal and polyclonal, strongly associated with hepatitis C), and Type III (polyclonal). Clinical manifestations include purpura, arthralgia, peripheral neuropathy, and glomerulonephritis.

Documentation Requirements

  • Documentation must confirm the diagnosis of cryoglobulinemia with laboratory testing (positive cryoglobulin levels, cryocrit measurement) and clinical manifestations.
  • The type of cryoglobulinemia should be specified if known.
  • The underlying etiology (hepatitis C, lymphoproliferative disorder, autoimmune disease) must be documented.
  • Treatment details and organ involvement should be recorded.

Commonly Confused Codes

  • D89.0 (Polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia) involves elevated immunoglobulins without cold precipitation.
  • D47.2 (Monoclonal gammopathy) may be the underlying cause of Type I cryoglobulinemia but is a separate diagnosis.
  • M31.1 (Thrombotic microangiopathy) can present similarly with vasculitis.
  • B18.2 (Chronic viral hepatitis C) is the most common underlying cause and should be coded additionally when present.

Child Codes

Code Hierarchy

Also searched as

  • D89 1
  • D891

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