E71.1 – Other disorders of branched-chain amino-acid metabolism

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Metabolic disorders

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code E71.1

Code: E71.1 (claims format: E711)
Description: Other disorders of branched-chain amino-acid metabolism
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 4. Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)
Block: E70-E88 Metabolic disorders
Parent codes: E71

Billable codes under E71.1

E71.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

E71.11 – Branched-chain organic aciduriasHeader (more codes below)
E71.12 – Disorders of propionate metabolismHeader (more codes below)
E71.19 – Other disorders of branched-chain amino-acid metabolismBillable

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block E70-E88

Excludes1 (not coded here):

androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-)
congenital adrenal hyperplasia (E25.0)
hemolytic anemias attributable to enzyme disorders (D55.-)
Marfan syndrome (Q87.4-)
5-alpha-reductase deficiency (E29.1)

Excludes2 (not included here):

Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (Q79.6-)

Related codes in E71

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E71.1?

E71.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for other disorders of branched-chain amino-acid metabolism, in the block E70-E88 (Metabolic disorders).

Is E71.1 a billable code?

No. E71.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does E71.1 belong to?

It belongs to category E71 – Disorders of branched-chain amino-acid metabolism and fatty-acid metabolism.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.