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iron overload

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Iron overload (also known as haemochromatosis or hemochromatosis) is the abnormal and increased accumulation of total iron in the body, leading to organ damage. The primary mechanism of organ damage is oxidative stress, as elevated intracellular iron levels increase free radical formation via the Fenton reaction...
Related Codes (5)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
E83.11Hemochromatosis
Type 1 Excludes (3)
E83.111Hemochromatosis due to repeated red blood cell transfusions
E83.118Other hemochromatosis
E83.119Hemochromatosis, unspecified
E83.110Hereditary hemochromatosis

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