E88.82 – Obesity due to disruption of MC4R pathway

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Metabolic disorders

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code E88.82

Code: E88.82 (claims format: E8882)
Description: Obesity due to disruption of MC4R pathway
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: E88 › E88.8

Notes for E88.82

Use additional code:

code, if applicable, to identify associated manifestations, such as polyphagia (R63.2)
code to identify body mass index (BMI), if known (Z68.-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

E88 – Other and unspecified metabolic disorders

Excludes1 (not coded here):

histiocytosis X (chronic) (C96.6)

Use additional code:

codes for associated conditions

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 E88.82

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

Related codes in E88.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code E88.82?

E88.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for obesity due to disruption of MC4R pathway, in the block E70-E88 (Metabolic disorders).

Is E88.82 a billable code?

Yes. E88.82 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does E88.82 belong to?

It belongs to category E88 – Other and unspecified metabolic disorders.

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.