E83.820 ICD-10-CM Code: Generalized arterial calcification of infancy with unspecified genetic causality
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FY 2026 Apr update / Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89) / Metabolic disorders (E70-E88)
E83.820
Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidanceGeneralized arterial calcification of infancy with unspecified genetic causality
This is a rare genetic condition where calcium deposits abnormally build up in arteries throughout the body during infancy, causing the arteries to harden and potentially affecting blood flow. The specific genetic cause has not been identified or documented in this case.
CMS-HCC V28
N/A—
Not mapped
CMS-HCC V24
N/A—
Not mapped
ACA/HHS
MappedHCC 28
Varies by metal level
ESRD/PACE
MappedHCC 23
RAF 0.036
RXHCC
MappedHCC 43
RAF 0.063
Code Book Path
Inclusion Terms
OfficialICD-10-CM does not list inclusion terms for E83.820 in this effective period.
Excludes 2
OfficialICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for E83.820 in this effective period.
Related Child Codes
Includes
OfficialICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for E83.820 in this effective period.
Excludes 1
OfficialICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 1 notes for E83.820 in this effective period.
Code First
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Use Additional
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Code Also
Official- , if applicable, associated conditions such as:
- heart failure (I50.-)
- other secondary hypertension (I15.8)
Buddy Documentation Tip
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 E83.820 an HCC code?
E83.820 is not in the CMS-HCC V28 or V24 community payment model, but it does map to Other Significant Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders under the CMS-HCC ESRD model and Other Significant Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders under the Part D RxHCC model.
HCC Category Mapping
Each model's RAF is its CMS base weight for that model's standard population, so 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 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.
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MEAT Criteria for E83.820
For E83.820to 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 E83.820 during that encounter, not just copy-forwarded from a problem list.
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What This Code Means
E83.820 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for generalized arterial calcification of infancy with unspecified genetic causality. This is a rare genetic condition where calcium deposits abnormally build up in arteries throughout the body during infancy, causing the arteries to harden and potentially affecting blood flow. The specific genetic cause has not been identified or documented in this case. E83.820 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (e00-e89), within the section covering metabolic disorders (e70-e88).
E83.820 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.
This code is used when GACI (generalized arterial calcification of infancy) is diagnosed but genetic testing has not identified the causative gene or results are inconclusive; if a specific genetic mutation is identified (such as ENPP1 or ABCC6), use the more specific code E83.821.
HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for E83.820 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.
Coding Tips
- •This code is used when GACI (generalized arterial calcification of infancy) is diagnosed but genetic testing has not identified the causative gene or results are inconclusive; if a specific genetic mutation is identified (such as ENPP1 or ABCC6), use the more specific code E83.821
- •Ensure documentation clearly states this is a generalized arterial calcification condition presenting in infancy and that genetic testing was either not performed or results were unspecified before assigning this code