E71.312
Billable

Short chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency

Billable / Specific Code

What is Short chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency?

ICD-10-CM E71.312 is the diagnosis code for Short 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 E71.312

✅ This Code Includes

  • SCAD deficiency

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where E71.312 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeE71.312 — Short chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is E71.312 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, E71.312 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does E71.312 mean?

E71.312 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Short 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 E71.312?

The parent code of E71.312 is E71.31 ("Disorders of fatty-acid oxidation"). E71.312 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is E71.312 in?

E71.312 is located in Section E70-E88 — "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use E71.312?

Use E71.312 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Short 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 Short chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency?

The ICD-10-CM code for Short chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency is E71.312.

Can E71.312 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, E71.312 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is E71.312 in?

E71.312 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is E71.312 valid for 2026?

Yes, E71.312 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
E71.312
Short chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
Billable / Specific Code
4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
E70-E88 — Metabolic disorders
2026 ICD-10-CM