ICD-10-CM E71.120 is the diagnosis code for Methylmalonic acidemia. 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 E71.120 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, E71.120 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
E71.120 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Methylmalonic acidemia". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of E71.120 is E71.12 ("Disorders of propionate metabolism"). E71.120 provides a more specific classification within this category.
E71.120 is located in Section E70-E88 — "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use E71.120 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Methylmalonic acidemia" 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 Methylmalonic acidemia is E71.120.
Yes, E71.120 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
E71.120 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, E71.120 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.