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E83.01 ICD-10-CM Code: Wilson's disease

E83.01 maps to CMS-HCC V28 50. A source-labeled RAF reference is available. Confirm the documented diagnosis and applicable coding requirements. MEAT criteria · RAF Calculator · HCC coding software

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

E83.01

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Wilson's disease

A rare inherited disorder where copper accumulates in the liver, brain, and other organs, causing neurological problems, liver disease, and eye abnormalities.

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Buddy Insight

Wilson disease is an autosomal recessive disorder of copper metabolism caused by ATP7B gene mutations, leading to toxic copper accumulation in the liver, brain, and other organs.

CMS-HCC V28

HCC 50

Coefficient HCC 50: 0.648 (Community Non-Dual Aged (CNA))

CMS-HCC V24

Historical

Historical

Not used for CY2026 payment

ACA/HHS

HCC 029

Code-level coefficient reference

ESRD/PACE

N/A

Not mapped

RXHCC

HCC 42

Code-level coefficient reference

Inclusion Terms

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No inclusion terms are included in this display for E83.01. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Excludes 2

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

Includes

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No Includes notes are included in this display for E83.01. 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, E83
  • androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88, E83
  • congenital adrenal hyperplasia (E25.0)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88, E83
  • hemolytic anemias attributable to enzyme disorders (D55.-)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88, E83
  • Marfan syndrome (Q87.4-)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88, E83
  • 5-alpha-reductase deficiency (E29.1)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88, E83
  • dietary mineral deficiency (E58-E61)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88, E83
  • parathyroid disorders (E20-E21)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88, E83
  • vitamin D deficiency (E55.-)Inherited from E00-E89, E70-E88, E83

Code First

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No Code First sequencing instructions are included in this display for E83.01. 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 E83.01. Check the code and parent instructions in the Code Book.

Code Also

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  • associated Kayser Fleischer ring (H18.04-)

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Provider diagnosis of Wilson disease
Confirmatory diagnostic criteria: low serum ceruloplasmin, elevated 24-hour urine copper, hepatic copper on liver biopsy, Kayser-Fleischer rings on slit-lamp exam
ATP7B gene mutation analysis if performed
Hepatic manifestations: liver function tests, imaging, fibrosis staging

MEAT Support

HCC Buddy guidance
Provider diagnosis of Wilson disease
Confirmatory diagnostic criteria: low serum ceruloplasmin, elevated 24-hour urine copper, hepatic copper on liver biopsy, Kayser-Fleischer rings on slit-lamp exam
ATP7B gene mutation analysis if performed
Hepatic manifestations: liver function tests, imaging, fibrosis staging

Audit Caution

HCC Buddy guidance
Coding only the hepatic or neurological manifestation without identifying the underlying Wilson disease
Not recognizing psychiatric presentation of Wilson disease (depression, psychosis, personality change) — may be coded as primary psychiatric disorder
Failing to code Wilson disease chronically — it requires lifelong treatment and should be captured at every encounter
Missing Kayser-Fleischer rings documentation which supports the diagnosis — ophthalmologic exam should be documented

Common Mistakes

HCC Buddy guidance
E83.00 — Disorder of copper metabolism, unspecified: use only when Wilson disease is not specifically confirmed
E83.09 — Other disorders of copper metabolism: for copper disorders that are NOT Wilson disease (e.g., Menkes disease in some classifications)
K74.69 — Other cirrhosis of liver: Wilson disease can present as cirrhosis, but the metabolic code is primary
G25.9 — Extrapyramidal and movement disorder, unspecified: neurological Wilson may mimic other movement disorders

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 E83.01 an HCC code?

Yes. E83.01 (Wilson's disease) maps to HCC 50, Amyloidosis, Porphyria, and Other Specified Metabolic Disorders under the CMS-HCC V28 risk adjustment model, with a source-labeled community non-dual aged reference coefficient of 0.648. 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: E83.01 is billable and maps to V28 HCC 50, Amyloidosis, Porphyria, and Other Specified Metabolic Disorders. Open it in the Code Book for the tabular path, RAF, and MEAT checklist.

Code
E83.01
Description
Wilson's disease
HCC (V28)
HCC 50 — Amyloidosis, Porphyria, and Other Specified Metabolic Disorders
RAF reference coefficient
0.648
Billable
Yes
Payment year
2026

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 50, Amyloidosis, Porphyria, and Other Specified Metabolic Disorders
0.648
RxHCCHCC 42, Acromegaly and Other Endocrine and Metabolic 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 E83.01

For E83.01, 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

E83.01 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for wilson's disease. A rare inherited disorder where copper accumulates in the liver, brain, and other organs, causing neurological problems, liver disease, and eye abnormalities. E83.01 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, E83.01 maps to Amyloidosis, Porphyria, and Other Specified Metabolic Disorders (HCC 50) with a source-labeled community, non-dual, aged reference coefficient of 0.648. 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.

Wilson's disease is a serious condition requiring specific treatment; ensure accurate diagnosis documentation. For E83.01, 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 E83.01 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • Wilson's disease is a serious condition requiring specific treatment; ensure accurate diagnosis documentation
  • Code any associated complications separately (cirrhosis, neurological manifestations, Kayser-Fleischer rings)

Clinical Significance

Wilson disease is an autosomal recessive disorder of copper metabolism caused by ATP7B gene mutations, leading to toxic copper accumulation in the liver, brain, and other organs. Without treatment, it is fatal, but early diagnosis and lifelong chelation therapy or zinc supplementation can be life-saving. Liver transplantation is curative for hepatic Wilson disease.

Documentation Requirements

  • Provider diagnosis of Wilson disease
  • Confirmatory diagnostic criteria: low serum ceruloplasmin, elevated 24-hour urine copper, hepatic copper on liver biopsy, Kayser-Fleischer rings on slit-lamp exam
  • ATP7B gene mutation analysis if performed
  • Hepatic manifestations: liver function tests, imaging, fibrosis staging
  • Neurological/psychiatric manifestations: tremor, dysarthria, dystonia, personality changes
  • Current treatment: D-penicillamine, trientine, zinc acetate, or liver transplant status
  • Treatment compliance monitoring: urine copper, serum copper levels

Code Also

  • associated Kayser Fleischer ring (H18.04-)

Commonly Confused Codes

  • E83.00: Disorder of copper metabolism, unspecified: use only when Wilson disease is not specifically confirmed
  • E83.09: Other disorders of copper metabolism: for copper disorders that are NOT Wilson disease (e.g., Menkes disease in some classifications)
  • K74.69: Other cirrhosis of liver: Wilson disease can present as cirrhosis, but the metabolic code is primary
  • G25.9: Extrapyramidal and movement disorder, unspecified: neurological Wilson may mimic other movement disorders

Child Codes

Code Hierarchy

Also searched as

  • E83 01
  • E8301

For E83.01, 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.

E83.01 maps to CMS-HCC V28 category 50, Amyloidosis, Porphyria, and Other Specified Metabolic Disorders. See the ICD-10 to HCC mapping hub for how the V28 crosswalk works. The mapping identifies a payment HCC category for E83.01. 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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