Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM E71.314 is the diagnosis code for Muscle carnitine palmitoyltransferase 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.
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 E71.314 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, E71.314 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
E71.314 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Muscle carnitine palmitoyltransferase deficiency". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of E71.314 is E71.31 ("Disorders of fatty-acid oxidation"). E71.314 provides a more specific classification within this category.
E71.314 is located in Section E70-E88 — "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use E71.314 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Muscle carnitine palmitoyltransferase deficiency" 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 Muscle carnitine palmitoyltransferase deficiency is E71.314.
Yes, E71.314 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
E71.314 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, E71.314 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.