ICD-10 Code E83.119 – Hemochromatosis, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E83.119 – Hemochromatosis, unspecified
What it is
E83.119 identifies hemochromatosis when the record does not specify a type or cause. It indicates abnormal iron accumulation, but the documentation is not detailed enough for a more specific code.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common references describe fatigue, joint pain, liver involvement, skin darkening, or other signs of iron overload, but you should code only what is documented.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents hemochromatosis without specifying hereditary, secondary, or another form. It is also appropriate when the chart confirms iron overload disorder but does not identify the underlying type. If the record later specifies the cause, choose the more specific code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for documented hereditary hemochromatosis, secondary hemochromatosis, or isolated abnormal iron studies without a diagnosis. Check documentation if the note only suggests possible iron overload.
Coding tip
Code E83.119 only when the diagnosis is stated and no more specific hemochromatosis type is documented.