E72.8 – Other specified disorders of amino-acid metabolism

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Metabolic disorders

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code E72.8
Code
E72.8 (claims format: E728)
Description
Other specified disorders of 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
E72

Billable codes under E72.8

E72.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

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.-)

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 E72

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E72.8?

E72.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified disorders of amino-acid metabolism, in the block E70-E88 (Metabolic disorders).

Is E72.8 a billable code?

No. E72.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does E72.8 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.