E72.530
BillablePrimary hyperoxaluria, type 1
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A genetic disorder where the body produces excessive oxalate, leading to kidney stones, kidney damage, and bone problems, specifically the most common type 1 form.
Coding Tips
- •Type 1 is the most common form; ensure documentation specifies type 1 rather than other types
- •Document any complications such as nephrolithiasis, chronic kidney disease, or bone disease
Code Hierarchy
└E72Other disorders of amino-acid metabolism└E72.5Disorders of glycine metabolism└E72.53Primary hyperoxaluria└E72.530Primary hyperoxaluria, type 1
└E72.530Primary hyperoxaluria, type 1