E71.42
BillableCarnitine deficiency due to inborn errors of metabolism
Carnitine deficiency due to inborn errors of metabolism
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74)
- 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)
- Muscle carnitine palmitoyltransferase deficiency (E71.314)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (Q79.6-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- associated inborn error or metabolism
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for carnitine deficiency due to inborn errors of metabolism?
The ICD-10-CM code for carnitine deficiency due to inborn errors of metabolism is E71.42. The full clinical description is "Carnitine deficiency due to inborn errors of metabolism". E71.42 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code E71.42 mean?
ICD-10-CM code E71.42 represents "Carnitine deficiency due to inborn errors of metabolism". It is classified under Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is E71.42 a billable code?
Yes, E71.42 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is E71.42 in?
E71.42 is in Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases (codes E00-E89).
What codes cannot be used with E71.42?
E71.42 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: transitory endocrine and metabolic disorders specific to newborn (P70-P74); androgen insensitivity syndrome (E34.5-); congenital adrenal hyperplasia (E25.0); and 4 more.
What SNOMED CT codes does E71.42 map to?
E71.42 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 82994006, 421784001, 55341000119107, 1366322006. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for E71.42?
E71.42 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3875374. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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