Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM E72 is the diagnosis code for Other disorders of amino-acid metabolism. This code falls under the section "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as E72. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where E72 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, E72 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
E72 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other disorders of amino-acid metabolism". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
E72 is located in Section E70-E88 — "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
E72 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: E72.0, E72.1, E72.2, E72.3, E72.4 and more.
Use E72 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other disorders of amino-acid metabolism" 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 Other disorders of amino-acid metabolism is E72.
No, E72 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
E72 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for E72 include: disorders of:; aromatic amino-acid metabolism (E70.-); branched-chain amino-acid metabolism (E71.0-E71.2) and more.
Yes, E72 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.