E84.11
Billable

Meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis

Billable / Specific Code

What is Meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis?

ICD-10-CM E84.11 is the diagnosis code for Meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis. 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.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for E84.11

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as E84.11. They are mutually exclusive:

  • meconium ileus not due to cystic fibrosis (P76.0)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where E84.11 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is E84.11 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, E84.11 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does E84.11 mean?

E84.11 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of E84.11?

The parent code of E84.11 is E84.1 ("Cystic fibrosis with intestinal manifestations"). E84.11 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is E84.11 in?

E84.11 is located in Section E70-E88 — "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use E84.11?

Use E84.11 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis" 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 Meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis?

The ICD-10-CM code for Meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis is E84.11.

Can E84.11 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, E84.11 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is E84.11 in?

E84.11 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from E84.11?

Type 1 Excludes for E84.11 include: meconium ileus not due to cystic fibrosis (P76.0).

Is E84.11 valid for 2026?

Yes, E84.11 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousE84.1Cystic fibrosis with intestinal manifestationsNext →E84.19Cystic fibrosis with other intestinal manifestations
Code Details
E84.11
Meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis
Billable / Specific Code
4 — Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
E70-E88 — Metabolic disorders
2026 ICD-10-CM