Understand hypergammaglobulinemia with comprehensive information on diagnosis, causes, symptoms, and treatment. This resource covers relevant healthcare, clinical documentation, and medical coding terms, including ICD-10 codes, SNOMED CT codes, and lab test interpretations for elevated immunoglobulin levels. Learn about gammopathies, monoclonal gammopathy, polyclonal gammopathy, serum protein electrophoresis, immunofixation, and the role of these tests in identifying and managing hypergammaglobulinemia. Explore the connection between hypergammaglobulinemia and conditions like infections, autoimmune diseases, and multiple myeloma. Find resources for healthcare professionals focusing on accurate clinical documentation and medical coding best practices for hypergammaglobulinemia.
Also known as
Polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia
Elevated levels of multiple immunoglobulins.
Abnormal findings on immunoglobulin
Indicates irregular immunoglobulin levels.
Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
A type of cancer causing high IgM levels.
Common variable immunodeficiency
Immune deficiency with variable antibody levels, sometimes high IgG.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the hypergammaglobulinemia monoclonal?
Yes
Associated with a specific disease?
No
Associated with a specific disease?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| High gamma globulin levels |
| Multiple myeloma |
| MGUS (Monoclonal gammopathy) |
Coding hypergammaglobulinemia without specifying the underlying cause (e.g., infection, autoimmune) leads to inaccurate reporting and potential claim denials. CDI crucial for clarification.
Distinguishing between monoclonal and polyclonal gammopathies is critical for accurate coding and treatment. Incorrect classification impacts risk adjustment and resource allocation.
Coding symptoms associated with hypergammaglobulinemia (e.g., fatigue, weakness) instead of the underlying condition misrepresents severity and impacts quality metrics.
Patient presents with [signs and symptoms such as fatigue, recurrent infections, lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, or other relevant findings]. Differential diagnosis includes infections, autoimmune diseases, and lymphoproliferative disorders. Laboratory evaluation reveals elevated gamma globulins, specifically [mention specific immunoglobulin isotypes if known e.g., IgG, IgA, IgM] on serum protein electrophoresis. Hypergammaglobulinemia is noted. Further workup to determine the underlying etiology of the elevated gamma globulins is indicated. This may include quantitative immunoglobulin levels, serum free light chains, autoimmune panels, bone marrow biopsy if clinically indicated, and infectious disease testing as appropriate. Patient education provided on hypergammaglobulinemia causes, diagnosis, and treatment options. Plan for follow-up to discuss results and determine appropriate management based on the underlying cause. ICD-10 code [appropriate ICD-10 code, e.g., D89.1 for polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia, or more specific code if etiology is known] is considered. Medical billing and coding will reflect the complexity of the evaluation and management.