Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM E71.542 is the diagnosis code for Other group 3 peroxisomal disorders. 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 E71.542 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, E71.542 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
E71.542 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other group 3 peroxisomal disorders". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of E71.542 is E71.54 ("Other peroxisomal disorders"). E71.542 provides a more specific classification within this category.
E71.542 is located in Section E70-E88 — "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use E71.542 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other group 3 peroxisomal disorders" 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 group 3 peroxisomal disorders is E71.542.
Yes, E71.542 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
E71.542 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, E71.542 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.