Common variable immunodeficiency
In Certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D80-D89), chapter 3: Diseases of the Blood and Blood-Forming Organs
5 billable codes under D83: all are a CC; all map to HCC 114 (Common Variable and Combined Immunodeficiencies).A CC or MCC (major CC) is a secondary diagnosis that raises the MS-DRG payment. An HCC counts toward a Medicare Advantage patient's risk score.
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Instructional notes
Also applies, from Certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D80-D89)
These notes sit on D80-D89 and apply to every code under it, including D83.
Includes: conditions that are coded here
- defects in the complement system
- immunodeficiency disorders, except human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
- sarcoidosis
Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code
Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable
- human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease (B20)
Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
There are no chapter-specific rules for Chapter 3 yet, so the general rules in Section I.B apply.
All codes under D83
D83 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- D83.0Common variable immunodeficiency with predominant abnormalities of B-cell numbers and function
- D83.1Common variable immunodeficiency with predominant immunoregulatory T-cell disorders
- D83.2Common variable immunodeficiency with autoantibodies to B- or T-cells
- D83.8Other common variable immunodeficiencies
- D83.9Common variable immunodeficiency, unspecified
D83 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, all 5 billable codes under D83 group to MS-DRG 814, 815, or 816 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
Other codes that refer to D83
Notes on these codes point to D83.
- D84.81 Excludes1: certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D80-D83, D84.0, D84.1, D84.9)
Code history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.
