E76.3

Approximate Synonyms

• Mucopolysaccharidosis

Clinical Information

• A group of autosomal recessive or x-linked inherited lysosomal storage disorders affecting the metabolism of mucopolysaccharides, resulting in the accumulation of mucopolysaccharides in the body. Signs and symptoms include organomegaly, mental retardation, abnormal skeletal development, heart disorders, hearing loss, and central nervous system deficiencies.

• Any of a group of lysosomal storage diseases resulting from defects in degradation of glycosaminoglycans, which are excreted in urine and accumulate in tissue.

• Group of lysosomal storage diseases each caused by an inherited deficiency of an enzyme involved in the degradation of glycosaminoglycans mucopolysaccharides). The diseases are progressive and often display a wide spectrum of clinical severity within one enzyme deficiency.

Details

• E76.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM E76.3 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of E76.3 – other international versions of ICD-10 E76.3 may differ.