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Q82.1

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Xeroderma pigmentosum

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A rare inherited disorder where the skin is extremely sensitive to sun exposure, causing severe sunburns, freckling, and significantly increased risk of skin cancer.

Coding Tips

  • •Document any skin cancers or precancerous lesions that develop as a result
  • •Note preventive measures and monitoring protocols in place

Code Hierarchy

└Q82Other congenital malformations of skin└Q82.1Xeroderma pigmentosum
└Q82.1Xeroderma pigmentosum

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