Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM E71.540 is the diagnosis code for Rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata. 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where E71.540 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, E71.540 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
E71.540 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of E71.540 is E71.54 ("Other peroxisomal disorders"). E71.540 provides a more specific classification within this category.
E71.540 is located in Section E70-E88 — "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use E71.540 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata is E71.540.
Yes, E71.540 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
E71.540 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, E71.540 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.