E72.538 – Other specified primary hyperoxaluria

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Metabolic disorders

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code E72.538
Code
E72.538 (claims format: E72538)
Description
Other specified primary hyperoxaluria
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › E72.5 › E72.53

Notes for E72.538

Applicable to:
  • Primary hyperoxaluria, type 2
  • Primary hyperoxaluria, type 3

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):
  • disorders of:
  • aromatic amino-acid metabolism (E70.-)
  • branched-chain amino-acid metabolism (E71.0-E71.2)
  • fatty-acid metabolism (E71.3)
  • purine and pyrimidine metabolism (E79.-)
  • gout (M1A.-, M10.-)

E72.53 – Primary hyperoxaluria

Applicable to:
  • Oxalosis
  • Oxaluria
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • secondary hyperoxaluria (E72.54-)

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-)

Index terms for E72.538

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in E72.53

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E72.538?

E72.538 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified primary hyperoxaluria, in the block E70-E88 (Metabolic disorders).

Is E72.538 a billable code?

Yes. E72.538 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does E72.538 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.