Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM E71.518 is the diagnosis code for Other disorders of peroxisome biogenesis. 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 E71.518 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, E71.518 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
E71.518 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other disorders of peroxisome biogenesis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of E71.518 is E71.51 ("Disorders of peroxisome biogenesis"). E71.518 provides a more specific classification within this category.
E71.518 is located in Section E70-E88 — "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use E71.518 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other disorders of peroxisome biogenesis" 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 peroxisome biogenesis is E71.518.
Yes, E71.518 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
E71.518 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, E71.518 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.