E80.5
Crigler-Najjar syndrome
Approximate Synonyms
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Crigler najjar syndrome
Clinical Information
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A familial form of congenital hyperbilirubinemia transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait. It is characterized by icterus and brain damage caused by a glucuronyl transferase deficiency in the liver and faulty bilirubin conjugation.
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A rare autosomal recessive inherited syndrome characterized by abnormalities in the metabolism of bilirubin. It results in the development of jaundice. It may cause brain damage in infancy.
Details
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E80.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM E80.5 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of E80.5 – other international versions of ICD-10 E80.5 may differ.