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E76.3 ICD-10-CM Code: Mucopolysaccharidosis, unspecified

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

E76.3

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Mucopolysaccharidosis, unspecified

Mucopolysaccharidosis, unspecified, is used when a patient has a mucopolysaccharidosis disorder but the specific type cannot be determined from available information.

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Mucopolysaccharidosis, unspecified is used when a provider confirms an MPS diagnosis but has not documented the specific type.

CMS-HCC V28

HCC 49

RAF 0.226

CMS-HCC V24

HCC 23

RAF 0.230

ACA/HHS

0

0

RAF 0

ESRD/PACE

HCC 23

RAF 0.0

RXHCC

HCC 41

RAF 0.0

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Code Book Path

Official
E76Disorders of glycosaminoglycan metabolism
E76.3Mucopolysaccharidosis, unspecified

Inclusion Terms

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ICD-10-CM does not list inclusion terms for E76.3 in this effective period.

Excludes 2

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for E76.3 in this effective period.

Related Child Codes

Official
E76.0Mucopolysaccharidosis, type I
E76.1Mucopolysaccharidosis, type II
E76.2Other mucopolysaccharidoses
E76.8Other disorders of glucosaminoglycan metabolism
E76.9Glucosaminoglycan metabolism disorder, unspecified

Includes

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ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for E76.3 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 1 notes for E76.3 in this effective period.

Code First

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for E76.3 in this effective period.

Use Additional

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ICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for E76.3 in this effective period.

Code Also

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for E76.3 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Provider statement confirming mucopolysaccharidosis diagnosis
Clinical findings suggestive of MPS: coarse facial features, skeletal abnormalities, organomegaly, corneal clouding
Documentation of why specific MPS type is not identified (pending enzyme studies, atypical presentation)
Urine glycosaminoglycan levels or other screening results

MEAT Support

HCC Buddy guidance
Provider statement confirming mucopolysaccharidosis diagnosis
Clinical findings suggestive of MPS: coarse facial features, skeletal abnormalities, organomegaly, corneal clouding
Documentation of why specific MPS type is not identified (pending enzyme studies, atypical presentation)
Urine glycosaminoglycan levels or other screening results

Audit Caution

HCC Buddy guidance
Using this unspecified code when the medical record contains sufficient detail to identify the MPS type
Not querying the provider for the specific MPS type when enzyme studies or genetic testing have been completed
Confusing MPS (glycosaminoglycan storage) with other lysosomal storage disorders (sphingolipidoses, mucolipidoses)
Accepting 'mucopolysaccharidosis' without seeking the Roman numeral classification (I through IX)

Common Mistakes

HCC Buddy guidance
E76.01-E76.03 — MPS I subtypes: use when any MPS I variant is documented
E76.1 — MPS II (Hunter): use when Hunter syndrome is documented
E76.22 — MPS III (Sanfilippo): use when Sanfilippo is documented
E76.210-E76.219 — MPS IV (Morquio): use when Morquio is documented

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 E76.3 an HCC code?

Yes. E76.3 maps to Lysosomal Storage Disorders under the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model (and Other Significant Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders under V24).

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 49, Lysosomal Storage Disorders
0.226
V24HCC 23, Other Significant Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
0.230
ESRDHCC 23, Other Significant Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
0.000
RxHCCHCC 41, Lysosomal Storage Disorders
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 E76.3

For E76.3to 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 E76.3 during that encounter, not just copy-forwarded from a problem list.

What This Code Means

E76.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for mucopolysaccharidosis, unspecified. Mucopolysaccharidosis, unspecified, is used when a patient has a mucopolysaccharidosis disorder but the specific type cannot be determined from available information. E76.3 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, E76.3 maps to Lysosomal Storage Disorders (HCC 49) with a community, non-dual, aged base RAF weight of 0.226. Under the older CMS-HCC V24 model, E76.3 maps to Other Significant Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (HCC 23) with a community, non-dual, aged base RAF weight of 0.230. 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.

This is a non-specific code; always attempt to obtain more specific diagnosis information from the provider or medical records. Because E76.3 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 E76.3 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • This is a non-specific code; always attempt to obtain more specific diagnosis information from the provider or medical records
  • Use only when the type of MPS is truly unknown or when diagnostic testing has not yet been completed

Clinical Significance

Mucopolysaccharidosis, unspecified is used when a provider confirms an MPS diagnosis but has not documented the specific type. This code should prompt a query for specificity since each MPS type has distinct treatment options, prognoses, and management requirements. Using the unspecified code may indicate incomplete diagnostic workup.

Documentation Requirements

  • Provider statement confirming mucopolysaccharidosis diagnosis
  • Clinical findings suggestive of MPS: coarse facial features, skeletal abnormalities, organomegaly, corneal clouding
  • Documentation of why specific MPS type is not identified (pending enzyme studies, atypical presentation)
  • Urine glycosaminoglycan levels or other screening results
  • Plan for further diagnostic evaluation to determine specific MPS type

Commonly Confused Codes

  • E76.01-E76.03 — MPS I subtypes: use when any MPS I variant is documented
  • E76.1 — MPS II (Hunter): use when Hunter syndrome is documented
  • E76.22 — MPS III (Sanfilippo): use when Sanfilippo is documented
  • E76.210-E76.219 — MPS IV (Morquio): use when Morquio is documented
  • E76.9 — Glucosaminoglycan metabolism disorder, unspecified: even broader, for GAG disorders not confirmed as MPS

Child Codes

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