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E75.22 ICD-10-CM Code: Gaucher disease

E75.22 maps to CMS-HCC V28 49. A source-labeled RAF reference is available. Confirm the documented diagnosis and applicable coding requirements. MEAT criteria ยท RAF Calculator ยท free HCC coding tools

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Code lookupE75.22

FY 2026 Apr update / Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89) / Metabolic disorders (E70-E88)

E75.22

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

Gaucher disease

Gaucher disease is a rare inherited disorder where the body cannot break down certain fatty substances, causing them to accumulate in organs like the spleen, liver, and bones, leading to enlargement and dysfunction of these organs.

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Gaucher disease is the most common lysosomal storage disorder, caused by glucocerebrosidase (GBA1) deficiency leading to accumulation of glucocerebroside in macrophages.

CMS-HCC V28

HCC 49

Coefficient HCC 49: 9.256 (Community Non-Dual Aged (CNA))

CMS-HCC V24

Historical

Historical

Not used for CY2026 payment

ACA/HHS

HCC 027

Code-level coefficient reference

ESRD/PACE

HCC 23

Code-level coefficient reference

RXHCC

HCC 41

Code-level coefficient reference

Inclusion Terms

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No inclusion terms are included in this display for E75.22. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Excludes 2

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  • Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (Q79.6-)Inherited from E70-E88

Includes

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No Includes notes are included in this display for E75.22. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Excludes 1

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  • transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88, E75, E75.2
  • androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88, E75, E75.2
  • congenital adrenal hyperplasia (E25.0)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88, E75, E75.2
  • hemolytic anemias attributable to enzyme disorders (D55.-)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88, E75, E75.2
  • Marfan syndrome (Q87.4-)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88, E75, E75.2
  • 5-alpha-reductase deficiency (E29.1)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88, E75, E75.2
  • mucolipidosis, types I-III (E77.0-E77.1)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88, E75, E75.2
  • Refsum's disease (G60.1)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88, E75, E75.2
  • adrenoleukodystrophy [Addison-Schilder] (E71.528)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88, E75, E75.2

Code First

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No Code First sequencing instructions are included in this display for E75.22. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Use Additional

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No Use Additional Code instructions are included in this display for E75.22. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Code Also

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No Code Also instructions are included in this display for E75.22. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Confirmed diagnosis of Gaucher disease
Glucocerebrosidase enzyme assay showing deficiency
GBA1 gene mutation analysis
Type specification if known: Type 1, 2, or 3

MEAT Support

HCC Buddy guidance
Confirmed diagnosis of Gaucher disease
Glucocerebrosidase enzyme assay showing deficiency
GBA1 gene mutation analysis
Type specification if known: Type 1, 2, or 3

Audit Caution

HCC Buddy guidance
Coding only the hematologic or skeletal complications without identifying Gaucher disease as the cause
Not specifying the Gaucher disease type (1, 2, or 3) in the documentation
Missing the connection between GBA1 mutations and increased Parkinson disease risk in Type 1 patients
Using splenomegaly or thrombocytopenia codes without linking them to the underlying Gaucher disease

Common Mistakes

HCC Buddy guidance
E75.21 โ€” Fabry disease: different lysosomal storage disorder with alpha-galactosidase deficiency
E75.240-E75.249 โ€” Niemann-Pick disease: different sphingolipidosis affecting different substrates
D73.1 โ€” Hypersplenism: splenomegaly is a manifestation of Gaucher, not the primary diagnosis
M87.9 โ€” Osteonecrosis, unspecified: bone disease is a complication of Gaucher

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

Is E75.22 an HCC code?

Yes. E75.22 (Gaucher disease) maps to HCC 49, Specified Lysosomal Storage Disorders under the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model, with a source-labeled community non-dual aged reference coefficient of 9.256. Source-labeled code-level coefficients are references, not member totals. Actual contribution depends on complete member context, hierarchy and cleanup rules, interactions, and model year. HCC Buddy's RAF Calculator supports CMS-HCC V28 PY2026 and shows no score unless every required source and calculation check passes. It is billable for payment year 2026.

Coder answer: E75.22 is billable and maps to V28 HCC 49, Specified Lysosomal Storage Disorders. Open it in the Code Book for the tabular path, RAF, and MEAT checklist.

Code
E75.22
Description
Gaucher disease
HCC (V28)
HCC 49 โ€” Specified Lysosomal Storage Disorders
RAF reference coefficient
9.256
Billable
Yes
Payment year
2026

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 49, Specified Lysosomal Storage Disorders
9.256
ESRDHCC 23, Other Significant Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Not separately weighted
RxHCCHCC 41, Lysosomal Storage 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 โ€” 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 2024โ€“2026; V24 remains available for historical review.

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MEAT review for E75.22

For E75.22, 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

E75.22 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for gaucher disease. Gaucher disease is a rare inherited disorder where the body cannot break down certain fatty substances, causing them to accumulate in organs like the spleen, liver, and bones, leading to enlargement and dysfunction of these organs. E75.22 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (e00-e89), within the section covering metabolic disorders (e70-e88).

Under the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model, E75.22 maps to Specified Lysosomal Storage Disorders (HCC 49) with a source-labeled community, non-dual, aged reference coefficient of 9.256. For CY2026 non-PACE Medicare Advantage, CMS uses 100% of the 2024 CMS-HCC model (V28). PACE uses a separate model blend. Source-labeled code-level coefficients are references, not member totals. Actual contribution depends on complete member context, hierarchy and cleanup rules, interactions, and model year. HCC Buddy's RAF Calculator supports CMS-HCC V28 PY2026 and shows no score unless every required source and calculation check passes.

Specify the type of Gaucher disease if documented (Type 1, 2, or 3) as it affects severity and prognosis. For E75.22, 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. 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, source-labeled coefficient references, and MEAT documentation criteria for E75.22 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • โ€ขSpecify the type of Gaucher disease if documented (Type 1, 2, or 3) as it affects severity and prognosis
  • โ€ขCode any organ-specific complications separately, such as bone disease, hepatosplenomegaly, or hematologic abnormalities

Clinical Significance

Gaucher disease is the most common lysosomal storage disorder, caused by glucocerebrosidase (GBA1) deficiency leading to accumulation of glucocerebroside in macrophages. Type 1 (non-neuronopathic) is most common, causing hepatosplenomegaly, bone disease, anemia, and thrombocytopenia. Types 2 and 3 involve the central nervous system. Enzyme replacement therapy and substrate reduction therapy are available for Type 1.

Documentation Requirements

  • โœ“Confirmed diagnosis of Gaucher disease
  • โœ“Glucocerebrosidase enzyme assay showing deficiency
  • โœ“GBA1 gene mutation analysis
  • โœ“Type specification if known: Type 1, 2, or 3
  • โœ“Organ involvement documentation: spleen and liver size, bone assessment (avascular necrosis, fractures), complete blood count
  • โœ“Treatment status: enzyme replacement therapy (imiglucerase, velaglucerase, taliglucerase) or substrate reduction therapy (eliglustat, miglustat)

Commonly Confused Codes

  • โ€ขE75.21: Fabry disease: different lysosomal storage disorder with alpha-galactosidase deficiency
  • โ€ขE75.240-E75.249: Niemann-Pick disease: different sphingolipidosis affecting different substrates
  • โ€ขD73.1: Hypersplenism: splenomegaly is a manifestation of Gaucher, not the primary diagnosis
  • โ€ขM87.9: Osteonecrosis, unspecified: bone disease is a complication of Gaucher
  • โ€ขD69.6: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified: thrombocytopenia from Gaucher should reference the underlying cause

Child Codes

Code Hierarchy

Also searched as

  • E75 22
  • E7522

For E75.22, 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.

E75.22 maps to CMS-HCC V28 category 49, Specified Lysosomal Storage Disorders. See the ICD-10 to HCC mapping hub for how the V28 crosswalk works. The mapping identifies a payment HCC category for E75.22. Review its source-labeled HCC coefficient above, check the RAF Calculator with complete member context for CMS-HCC V28 PY2026, and confirm the documentation the chart needs before the code is submitted. HCC Buddy shows no RAF score unless every required source and calculation check passes.

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