2025 ICD-10-CM code D80.7
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Transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy is a condition characterized by low levels of IgG antibodies around 6 months of age, typically resolving by 24 months.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of signs and symptoms suggestive of immunodeficiency, such as recurrent infections or other related health problems, along with documented low IgG antibody levels in an infant.
Diagnosis involves a review of the patient's medical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests like complete blood count (CBC), B- and T-cell lymphocyte counts, and IgG levels. Imaging studies such as sinus and chest X-rays may also be conducted.
- Chapter 3: Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D50-D89)
- Certain disorders involving the immune mechanism (D80-D89)
In simple words: Transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy is a condition where babies temporarily have low levels of certain disease-fighting proteins (IgG antibodies) in their blood. This usually happens around 6 months of age and gets better on its own by age 2.Some babies don't have any symptoms, while others might have more ear or sinus infections, allergies, or tummy troubles.
Transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy is a temporary condition affecting infants, predominantly males.It involves a decrease in IgG antibody levels, usually detected around six months of age.The condition often resolves spontaneously by the time the child reaches two years old. Infants with this condition might be asymptomatic or could display symptoms like recurrent ear or sinus infections, allergies, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Example 1: A 6-month-old male infant presents with recurrent ear infections.Blood tests reveal low IgG levels, leading to a diagnosis of transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy., A 9-month-old female infant with a history of frequent respiratory infections is found to have decreased IgG levels, consistent with transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy. The child is monitored regularly, and IgG levels normalize by 22 months of age., A 12-month-old male infant experiences persistent diarrhea and vomiting. After ruling out other causes, low IgG antibody levels are discovered, indicating transient hypogammaglobulinemia of infancy.Supportive care is provided, and the condition resolves within a year.
Documentation should include the infant's medical history, physical examination findings, and results of laboratory tests (CBC, lymphocyte counts, IgG levels). Any related infections, allergies, or other symptoms should also be noted.Imaging study results (if performed) should be included as well.
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