E72.5 – Disorders of glycine metabolism
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Metabolic disorders
ICD-10-CM code
E72.5
- Code
E72.5(claims format:E725)- Description
- Disorders of glycine 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
- E72
Billable codes under E72.5
E72.5 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- E72.50 – Disorder of glycine metabolism, unspecifiedBillable
- E72.51 – Non-ketotic hyperglycinemiaBillable
- E72.52 – TrimethylaminuriaBillable
- E72.53 – Primary hyperoxaluriaHeader (more codes below)
- E72.54 – Secondary hyperoxaluriaHeader (more codes below)
- E72.59 – Other disorders of glycine metabolismBillable
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
E72 – Other disorders of amino-acid metabolism
Excludes1 (not coded here):
Block E70-E88
Excludes1 (not coded here):
Excludes2 (not included here):
- Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (Q79.6-)
Related codes in E72
- E72.0 – Disorders of amino-acid transportHeader
- E72.1 – Disorders of sulfur-bearing amino-acid metabolismHeader
- E72.2 – Disorders of urea cycle metabolismHeader
- E72.3 – Disorders of lysine and hydroxylysine metabolismBillable
- E72.4 – Disorders of ornithine metabolismBillable
- E72.8 – Other specified disorders of amino-acid metabolismHeader
- E72.9 – Disorder of amino-acid metabolism, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code E72.5?
E72.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for disorders of glycine metabolism, in the block E70-E88 (Metabolic disorders).
Is E72.5 a billable code?
No. E72.5 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does E72.5 belong to?
It belongs to category E72 – Other disorders of amino-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.