ICD-10-CM E75.243 is the diagnosis code for Niemann-Pick disease type D. 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 E75.243 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, E75.243 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
E75.243 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Niemann-Pick disease type D". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of E75.243 is E75.24 ("Niemann-Pick disease"). E75.243 provides a more specific classification within this category.
E75.243 is located in Section E70-E88 — "Metabolic disorders" within Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use E75.243 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Niemann-Pick disease type D" 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 Niemann-Pick disease type D is E75.243.
Yes, E75.243 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
E75.243 is in Chapter 4 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, E75.243 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.