E71.311
Billable

Medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency

Billable / Specific Code

What is Medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency?

ICD-10-CM E71.311 is the diagnosis code for Medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency. This code falls under the section "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for E71.311

✅ This Code Includes

  • MCAD deficiency

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where E71.311 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeE71.311 — Medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E71.311 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, E71.311 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does E71.311 mean?

E71.311 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of E71.311?

The parent code of E71.311 is E71.31 ("Disorders of fatty-acid oxidation"). E71.311 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is E71.311 in?

E71.311 is located in Section E70-E88 — "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use E71.311?

Use E71.311 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency?

The ICD-10-CM code for Medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency is E71.311.

Can E71.311 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, E71.311 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is E71.311 in?

E71.311 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is E71.311 valid for 2026?

Yes, E71.311 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
E71.311
Medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
Billable / Specific Code
4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
E70-E88 — Metabolic disorders
2026 ICD-10-CM