E74.01: von Gierke disease
E74.01, von Gierke disease, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 3 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 3 HCPCS Level II codes, including G0278 (Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective…), G0269 (Placement of occlusive device into either a venous or…), G0255 (Current perception threshold/sensory nerve conduction…). The articles come from 3 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with E74.01 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G0278 | Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective, bilateral or ipsilateral to catheter insertion, performed at the same time as cardiac catheterization and/or coronary angiography, includes positioning or placement of the catheter in the distal aorta or ipsilateral femoral or iliac artery, injection of dye, production of permanent images, and radiologic supervision and interpretation (list separately in addition to primary procedure) | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| G0269 | Placement of occlusive device into either a venous or arterial access site, post surgical or interventional procedure (e.g., angioseal plug, vascular plug) | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 2 |
| G0255 | Current perception threshold/sensory nerve conduction test, (snct) per limb, any nerve | Non-covered by Medicare | Not covered | 1 |
Medicare policy articles listing E74.01
- A56500: Billing and Coding: Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33557, L33959
- A52850: Billing and Coding: Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 2 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33557, L33959
- A56619: Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 1 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34594, L34859, L35048, L35081
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other E74 diagnoses (Other disorders of carbohydrate metabolism)
- E74.02 — Pompe disease
- E74.03 — Cori disease
- E74.04 — McArdle disease
- E74.05 — Lysosome-associated membrane protein 2 [LAMP2] deficiency
- E74.09 — Other glycogen storage disease
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover E74.01 (von Gierke disease)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 3 Medicare billing and coding articles list E74.01 as a covered diagnosis for 3 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 E74.01?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are G0278 (Iliac and/or femoral artery angiography, non-selective…, 2 articles); G0269 (Placement of occlusive device into either a venous or…, 2 articles); G0255 (Current perception threshold/sensory nerve conduction…, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list E74.01?
A56500 (Billing and Coding: Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography); A52850 (Billing and Coding: Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography); A56619 (Billing and Coding: Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography).
What is ICD-10-CM code E74.01?
E74.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for von Gierke disease, in category E74 (Other disorders of carbohydrate metabolism), chapter 4: Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under G0278
- Watch G0278 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for G0278
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
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