Short answer · Medically reviewed summary · Last updated: 2023-07-10
Schindler disease is a rare inherited metabolic disorder that affects the nervous system. It is caused by a mutation in the N-acetylglucosamine-1-phosphate transferase gene.
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ICD10 code of Schindler disease and ICD9 code
ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes for Schindler disease, with classification details for clinicians, coders and patients.
Schindler disease is a rare inherited metabolic disorder that affects the nervous system. It is caused by a mutation in the N-acetylglucosamine-1-phosphate transferase gene. The ICD-10 code for Schindler disease is E75.21. This code falls under the category of other sphingolipidosis, which includes various genetic disorders affecting the metabolism of sphingolipids.
In contrast, the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision (ICD-9) did not have a specific code for Schindler disease. However, it did have a broader category for "Other specified disorders of glycoprotein metabolism" with code 271.8. This code encompassed various genetic disorders affecting the metabolism of glycoproteins, including Schindler disease.
It is important to note that the ICD-10 code system is currently used worldwide, while the ICD-9 codes have been largely replaced. The transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 allowed for more specific and detailed coding, facilitating improved accuracy in diagnosis and treatment documentation.
In contrast, the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision (ICD-9) did not have a specific code for Schindler disease. However, it did have a broader category for "Other specified disorders of glycoprotein metabolism" with code 271.8. This code encompassed various genetic disorders affecting the metabolism of glycoproteins, including Schindler disease.
It is important to note that the ICD-10 code system is currently used worldwide, while the ICD-9 codes have been largely replaced. The transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 allowed for more specific and detailed coding, facilitating improved accuracy in diagnosis and treatment documentation.
Author: DiseaseMaps Editorial Team
Reviewed against authoritative medical sources (NIH GARD, Orphanet, OMIM)
Last updated: 2023-07-10
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